"It is expected that payment will be made as soon as the necessary information has been received from Mr Pora's team." Mr Pora was awarded $2.5 million compensation and received an apology this week for being wrongfully convicted of rape and murder after being imprisoned for 21 years. Mr Pora's team say they are now considering challenging the inflation decision. "Mr Pora is under immense pressure of finances and emotion ... the decision whether to challenge this aspect is complex and will take time to reach." Teina Pora is to receive a compensation package immediately while he decides whether to ask the courts to review the decision not to adjust it for inflation.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 17, 2016 04:52 UTC