Roger McClay: Former National minister and Commissioner for Children dies, aged 80
“He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.” Initially elected MP for Taupō in 1984, McClay was…
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…
Far North man Abel Wira found guilty of manslaughter after dogs maul Neville Thomson to death
The High Court at Whangārei heard Wira had been living in a caravan on Thomson’s Panguru property with…
Dogs that fatally mauled Neville Thomson also allegedly turned on owner Abel Wira
“They were vicious-looking dogs. “[I] had to wind the window up so they didn’t jump in the window…
Abel Wira on trial for manslaughter after dogs kill landlord Neville Thomson
Three hours later, it was confirmed Thomson had been mauled to death by 23 dogs belonging to his…