Shannon PitmanOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Whangārei·NZ Herald·4 Jun, 2026 08:00 AM4 mins to read‌Former teacher Warren Togiatama has been jailed for the historical abuse of a young girl. WARNING: This article discusses sexual assault and may be upsetting for some readers.A former long-serving teacher, regarded in his community as a respected church member, hid years of sexual offending against a vulnerable child.

Now, despite scores of character references, Warren Zuriel Togiatama’s polished reputation has not shielded him