Tag: murder
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Life Sentence for Kereama Rewita in Tulasunu’i Pati Murder
Kereama Rewita received a life sentence with 10 years non-parole for the murder of Tulasunu’i Pati in Hastings. Police hope the Napier High Court sentencing brings closure to the victim's family.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Kereama RewitaTulasunu’i PatiMurderHastingsNapier High CourtSentencingNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Murder in Tokoroa Death
New Zealand Police have charged a 39-year-old man with murder following the death of Michelle Tangimataiti, 47, in Tokoroa last month. The accused is set to appear in court today as investigations continue.
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Media Monitor: One News NZ reports Kaikōura emergency, Supreme Court quashes murder convictions
One News NZ reports a state of emergency in Kaikōura due to flooding, the Supreme Court quashing Red Fox Tavern murder convictions, and a caregiver exposed as a rapist, alongside energy cost discussions.
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Man Arrested for Murder After Auckland CBD Death
A man has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal assault in Auckland's CBD last night. Police responded to Wellesley Street East, where a critically injured man later died. The 23-year-old suspect will appear in court today.
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Ōpononi Woman Identified in Far North Homicide Investigation
New Zealand Police have identified Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley, 76, as the woman found deceased in Whirinaki. A 26-year-old man faces murder charges, remanded until his Whangārei High Court appearance in June 2026.
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Man Pleads Guilty in Hastings Homicide Case
Kereama Rewita, 30, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Keith Pati, 33, in the High Court at Napier. Pati died after an assault in Hastings in February 2025. Rewita awaits sentencing in July.
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Dunedin Homicide Victim Identified by Police
Police have identified Douglas Alexander Senior, 58, as the victim of a homicide in Andersons Bay, Dunedin. A 37-year-old man is charged with his murder and remains in custody, awaiting a June 9 court appearance.
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Man Charged with Murder Following Dunedin Homicide
A 37-year-old man faces a murder charge after a person died in Andersons Bay, Dunedin, on Friday night. Police are not seeking further suspects, with a scene examination ongoing and cordons in place.
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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder
Daniel James Work has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years, 6 months for the murder of Albert Coe in Ohingaiti.
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Police Release Offender Profile in Teishallia Te Paea Homicide Investigation
New Zealand Police release an offender profile in the Teishallia Te Paea homicide case, appealing to the public for information to help identify the perpetrator in the Camberley murder.
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East Auckland Homicide: Victim's Name Released
Police have formally identified Sefo Leger, 59, as the victim of the east Auckland bus homicide. A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder. The family requests privacy.
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Second Teenager Charged in St Johns Homicide Case
A 17-year-old Glen Innes male has been charged with murder and aggravated robbery in connection with the death of Kyle Whorrall, a US national, in St Johns on April 19, 2025. This marks the second arrest of a teenager in…
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New Plymouth Homicide: Victim Named
Police have identified Martin James Mooney, 68, as the victim of the St Aubyn Street homicide in New Plymouth on November 19. A suspect is in custody, and authorities seek further witnesses.
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Homicide Investigation Launched in New Plymouth After Man Dies
A homicide investigation is underway in New Plymouth after a man was found with critical injuries on St Aubyn Street and died at the scene. One man has been charged with murder.
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Woman Charged with Murder in Kaitaia
A 57-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Kaitaia. Emergency services found the man with critical injuries at an Okahu Road address.
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Name Released in Day Street Homicide Investigation
Police have released the name of Luisa Qelesenikau Mate, 38, who was found deceased in an Auckland apartment. A 38-year-old man has been charged with her murder and remanded in custody.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal HomicideLuisa Qelesenikau MateAucklandGlenn BaldwinMurderNew Zealand PoliceDay Street
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Man Charged with Murder in Central Auckland Apartment Homicide
A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a Central Auckland apartment. Police are not seeking additional suspects but are asking for public assistance.
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Two Men Charged with Murder in Te Puke Homicide
Two men, aged 39 and 40, have been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of Tristan Oakes, 29, who was fatally shot at his home in Te Puke on Saturday, October 25.
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Man Charged with Murder in Dunedin Homicide
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 36-year-old man in North Dunedin. The accused is appearing in Dunedin District Court today.
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Mother of Murder Victim Pleads for Information in St Johns Homicide
The mother of Kyle Whorrall, murdered at a St Johns bus stop in April, appeals to the public for information as police execute further search warrants and await forensic results on a machete found in Maybury Reserve.
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Machete Found in St Johns Homicide Investigation
Police investigating the death of Kyle Whorrall have located a machete in Maybury Reserve, Glen Innes. The discovery follows a search prompted by new information in the five-month-old case.
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Media Monitor: Man Convicted in Loafers Lodge Fire
RNZ reports Esarona Lologa was found guilty of five counts of murder and one of arson for the 2023 Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, as families of the victims express relief and heartache.
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ reports that Hakyung Lee was found guilty of murdering her two children, whose remains were discovered in suitcases in an Auckland storage locker in 2022.
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Deadlocked Parliament in Latest Poll
RNZ reports that a recent political poll indicates a deadlocked Parliament in New Zealand, with neither major bloc able to govern alone and Te Pāti Māori potentially holding the balance of power.
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Media Monitor: NZ Woman's Spending Skyrocketed After Husband's Death, Court Hears
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a forensic accountant testified that a New Zealand woman's spending increased dramatically after her husband's death. She is accused of murdering her children.
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Update: Youth Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Case
A youth charged with the murder of Kaea Karauria faces revised charges following a Napier Youth Court order. Media outlets are asked to update their reports to reflect the changes.
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Teenager Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria in Napier. The accused faces additional charges, including rape and drug offenses.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Kaea KarauriaNapierMurderStabbingArrestNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Correction: Arrests in Zain Taikato Fox Murder Case
New Zealand Police issue a correction regarding the date of Zain Taikato Fox's death, urging media to update their reports with the accurate date of July 26.
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12 Charged in Murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Following the death of Zain Taikato Fox, 12 individuals have been charged with his murder. Arrests were made in Maketu, Rotorua, and Whanganui, with the accused set to appear in Tauranga Youth Court.
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Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Yanfei Bao
Tingjun Cao receives life sentence with 17.5 years non-parole for the murder of Yanfei Bao. Police acknowledge the strength of the victim's family and the community's assistance in the case.
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