Related Content Teina Pora blown away by what's in store in his whirlwind life Twelve Questions with Teina Pora Video Teina Pora: 'In my own words'Because a retrial was not ordered, Mr Pora qualified for a payout. Mr Pora spent 22 years in prison, meaning he stands to receive more than $2 million - the largest-ever payout by the Crown. READ MORE• Justice after 21 years in jail• One year since Teina Pora's convictions quashed• 12 questions with Teina Pora• Teina Pora blown away by what's in store with his whirlwind life• Brian Rudman: Justice must be seen to be done, for richer or PoraThe base rate for compensation in wrongful conviction cases is $100,000 a year. While her office would not reveal any details, it is understood that the Cabinet has today approved compensation for Mr Pora. Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playTeina Pora is set to receive more than $2 million in compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 14, 2016 06:23 UTC