Tag: manslaughter
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Man Dies in Hospital After Lower Hutt Disorder; Charge Upgraded to Manslaughter
A man critically injured in a disorder incident on Waterloo Road in Lower Hutt on 30 August has died in hospital, with a 45-year-old man's charge upgraded to manslaughter.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceLower HuttmanslaughterWaterloo RoadWellington High CourtSteve Williamsonwounding with intent
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Police Acknowledge Arson and Manslaughter Convictions in Death of Ian David Moller
Two men convicted of manslaughter and arson over the 2024 death of 82-year-old Ian David Moller in Stokes Valley, with sentencing set for November 2026.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Ian David MollerNew Zealand PolicemanslaughterarsonStokes ValleyHigh Court at WellingtonHanson Grove
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Arrest Made Following Fatal Kaihu Dog Attack
A Kaihu man has been charged with manslaughter after a six-month police investigation into a fatal dog attack that killed Mihiata Te Rore in February. Police thanked the community for their assistance.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues KaihuNew Zealand PoliceDog AttackManslaughterMihiata Te RoreCriminal InvestigationCrime
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Woman Charged with Manslaughter After Child's Death in Devonport
A woman faces a manslaughter charge after her three-year-old child died in Devonport on New Year's Day. Police are investigating the tragic incident, with the accused set to appear in Auckland High Court in July.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ManslaughterChild DeathDevonportNew Zealand PoliceCourtCrimeLegal Proceedings
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Man Charged with Manslaughter in Mt Eden Prison Death
A 28-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 69-year-old Johnathan Peter Trubuhovich, who died after an assault at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ManslaughterMt Eden Corrections FacilityAuckland District CourtHomicideJohnathan Peter TrubuhovichAuckland City PoliceAssaultNew Zealand Police
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Second Arrest in Rotorua Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Rotorua as an accessory after the fact to manslaughter, following a fatal hit-and-run on June 15th. The arrest occurred after a search warrant revealed additional offences.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Rotoruahit-and-runarrestmanslaughtercannabisammunitionstolen propertyNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Rotorua Hit-and-Run
A 31-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal hit-and-run in Rotorua on June 15th that killed a 24-year-old. He will appear in court on Thursday.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RotoruaHamiltonhit-and-runmanslaughterarrestMark Van KempencrimeNew Zealand Police
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Fourth Person Charged with Manslaughter in Loafers Lodge Fire
A fourth person has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the Loafers Lodge fire. The 72-year-old Wellington man is due to appear in court today.
Law EnforcementDisastersLegalSocial Issues Loafers LodgeWellingtonManslaughterArrestNew Zealand PoliceOlivia MearesDistrict Court
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Demands Answers After Staffer Resigns
RNZ reports NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is seeking answers regarding vetting processes after his deputy chief press secretary resigned following misconduct allegations.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSocial IssuesSportUnited StatesIndiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLaw EnforcementLegal Christopher LuxonMichael ForbesWellingtonLoafers Lodge fireTe Pāti MāorimanslaughterRNZ News
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Manslaughter Charge Laid in Papatoetoe Death
A 34-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after Peter Te Kira, 61, died from injuries sustained at a Papatoetoe bus stop. The accused will reappear in court on May 22.
Law EnforcementLegal ManslaughterPapatoetoeAuckland City HospitalCounties Manukau CIBPeter Te KiraManukau District CourtNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police