Abel Wira jailed for 3.5 years for first dog‑attack manslaughter in NZ
The 60-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after his dogs mauled Thomson to death. Thomson’s…
Man charged with manslaughter over 2021 disappearance of Jason Butler
Area investigations manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson, said it had been a long and extensive investigation. “I…
Aitua Puriri sentenced for the manslaughter of his Whangārei nephew, Reign Puriri
At the High Court in Whangārei yesterday, there was a heavy presence of police and security officers as…
Auckland Transport bus driver Mikaele Ah Fook pleads guilty to killing passenger Peter Te Kira
Auckland Transport bus driver Mikaele Ah Fook pleads guilty to killing passenger Peter Te Kira ZB Choose a…
Mathew Hannon sentenced for manslaughter after he ‘engineered’ neighbour’s death
After a lengthy police investigation, Hannon and two other men were charged with murdering the 55-year-old. Mathew David…
Rotorua hit-and-run case: Riki Lum, Hamilton man charged with Paige Johnson’s manslaughter, granted bail
Lum was arrested on June 25 at a Hamilton address and was remanded in custody until his bail…
Michael Rockafella identified as manslaughter defendant accused of fatal Auckland Airport crash
George Bolt Memorial Drive – the main road leading to the airport – was temporarily closed, resulting in…