Tag: manslaughter
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Man Charged with Manslaughter in Mt Eden Prison Death
A 28-year-old man is due in Auckland District Court today, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a prisoner at Mt Eden Corrections Facility. Johnathan Peter Trubuhovich, 69, of Auckland, was hospitalised on 29 November 2025 after a…
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 second arrest has been made in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua on June 15th. A 55-year-old man was arrested at a Rotorua address following a search warrant. He is scheduled to appear in the Rotorua District…
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Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Rotorua Hit-and-Run
A 31-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua on June 15th. The crash resulted in the death of a 24-year-old Rotorua man. Following search warrants executed in Hamilton and Rotorua,…
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 in 2023, according to Wellington Police. A 72-year-old Wellington man was arrested and is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court today. This follows…
Law EnforcementDisastersLegalSocial Issues Loafers LodgeWellingtonManslaughterArrestNew Zealand PoliceOlivia MearesDistrict Court
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Demands Answers After Staffer Resigns
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is demanding answers from multiple agencies regarding vetting procedures after the resignation of his deputy chief press secretary, Michael Forbes. RNZ said Forbes resigned after accusations he recorded audio of…
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Manslaughter Charge Laid in Papatoetoe Death
A 34-year-old man initially charged with assault has now been charged with manslaughter following the death of 61-year-old Peter Te Kira. Te Kira was found with injuries at a Papatoetoe bus stop on Great South Road on April 27. He…
Law EnforcementLegal ManslaughterPapatoetoeAuckland City HospitalCounties Manukau CIBPeter Te KiraManukau District CourtNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police