Tag: murder
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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder
Daniel James Work, 39, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years and 6 months. He pleaded guilty to the murder of Albert Coe, which occurred in Ohingaiti on January 21, 2024. The sentencing…
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Police Release Offender Profile in Teishallia Te Paea Homicide Investigation
Police investigating the death of 37-year-old Teishallia Te Paea, whose body was discovered in Camberley in October, have released an offender profile in the hopes of advancing the investigation. Te Paea's body was found at a Kotuku Street address on…
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East Auckland Homicide: Victim's Name Released
Police have formally released the name of the man who died following the homicide on a bus in east Auckland on December 8th. The victim was 59-year-old Sefo Leger of Wai O Taiki Bay in east Auckland. Detective Inspector Glenn…
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Second Teenager Charged in St Johns Homicide Case
A second teenager has been charged in the murder of Kyle Whorrall, a 33-year-old US national, who was killed at a bus stop in St Johns on April 19, 2025. The renewed focus of Operation Aberfeldy in September led to…
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New Plymouth Homicide: Victim Named
Martin James Mooney, 68, has been identified as the victim of the homicide on St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth, which occurred on November 19. Mr. Mooney was a resident of New Plymouth. According to Detective Sergeant Christoper Allemann, New Plymouth…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New PlymouthHomicideMartin James MooneySt Aubyn StreetChristopher AllemannNew Plymouth High CourtMurderNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched in New Plymouth After Man Dies
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in New Plymouth last night. Emergency services were called to St Aubyn Street shortly before 7pm after reports of an altercation. Upon arrival, a man was found with…
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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 yesterday. Emergency services were called to an Okahu Road address at about 12.35pm following a report of assault. Upon arrival, a man was located…
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Name Released in Day Street Homicide Investigation
Police have released the name of the woman found deceased in a central Auckland apartment on Saturday, 1 November. She was 38-year-old Luisa Qelesenikau Mate. A homicide investigation was commenced after she was found around 7.35pm. A 38-year-old man has…
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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 were called to a Day Street address around 7.35pm yesterday, where they discovered the woman. The man, who knew the…
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Two Men Charged with Murder in Te Puke Homicide
Two men have been arrested in connection to the death of 29-year-old Tristan Oakes, who was shot at his home in Te Puke on Saturday, October 25. The men, aged 39 and 40, will appear in the Tauranga District Court…
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Man Charged with Murder in Dunedin Homicide
A man is due in court today, charged with murder after another man died in North Dunedin. Police discovered the 36-year-old victim at a Great King Street property on Friday afternoon. It is believed the two men knew each other.…
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Mother of Murder Victim Pleads for Information in St Johns Homicide
Police are continuing their investigation into the homicide of 33-year-old Kyle Whorrall, who was murdered at a bus stop on St Johns Road, St Johns, on 19 April 2025. Kyle’s mother is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.…
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Machete Found in St Johns Homicide Investigation
Police have located a machete in connection with the homicide of 33-year-old US national, Kyle Whorrall, who was murdered at a St Johns Road bus stop on April 19, 2025. The discovery was made at Maybury Reserve in Glen Innes…
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Media Monitor: Man Convicted in Loafers Lodge Fire
RNZ is reporting that Esarona Lologa has been convicted of five murders and one count of arson for setting the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington in 2023. It said the jury reached a unanimous decision in the High Court in…
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ is reporting that a mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty. The remains of Hakyung Lee's two children, aged eight and six, were found at an Auckland storage locker…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Deadlocked Parliament in Latest Poll
RNZ is reporting that the latest RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to a deadlocked Parliament. It said that while the Labour Party is narrowly ahead of the National Party, neither bloc has enough support to govern on its own. RNZ…
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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 told the High Court at Auckland that the spending of a woman accused of murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases skyrocketed after her husband's death. Hakyung Lee faces…
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Update: Youth Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Case
Napier, New Zealand - A youth charged with the murder of Kaea Karauria faces revised charges following a recent court order. The Judge in Napier Youth Court has directed media outlets to remove additional charges initially reported in connection with…
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Teenager Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Napier on May 11. The arrest comes after a four-month investigation. Police have not ruled out further charges. Detective Inspector Dave…
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Correction: Arrests in Zain Taikato Fox Murder Case
New Zealand Police have issued a correction regarding the date of death in the Zain Taikato Fox murder case. The corrected date is July 26. An earlier release contained an incorrect date. The police sincerely apologized for the error and…
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12 Charged in Murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Twelve people have been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Zain Taikato Fox, who died in Rotorua Hospital on July 28 from critical injuries. The arrests followed numerous inquiries and search warrants executed in Maketu, Rotorua, and Whanganui. Seven of…
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Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Yanfei Bao
Tingjun Cao has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 17 and a half years for the murder of Yanfei Bao, in a case that has deeply affected the New Zealand Police. The sentencing took place today…
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Media Monitor: Man sentenced for murder of 83-year-old
RNZ is reporting that Elliot Cameron was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps. RNZ said Cameron, a mental health patient, murdered Phelps in her Christchurch home in October of last year. He will serve…
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Man Charged with Murder of Jayde Gilbert in Hamilton
A 38-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 30-year-old Jayde Gilbert, who was struck by a vehicle on May 15 at the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive. The man was arrested today and will appear in…
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Man Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Girl in Kaikohe
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe. Police were called to a Tawanui Road address on Wednesday night, where they found the girl unresponsive. Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, Far North Area…
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Media Monitor: Mark Lundy Released From Prison
RNZ is reporting that convicted double murderer Mark Lundy was released from Tongariro Prison on Wednesday. He was granted parole last month, but the release date was suppressed until Wednesday. Corrections confirmed Lundy left the prison around 6 a.m. RNZ…
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