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A black hat worn to a 21st birthday party sparked the disagreement that led to a man's alleged murder later that night, a court has been told. Two men and
In the 16-page report the DHB said its view was offered “not only as first responders on the day of the Whakaari eruption but also as the major employer and provider of health care services to the Whakatāne community and the wider communities of the Eastern Bay of Plenty”. ”As such we are considering the impact on the wellbeing for all parties. . . It is our view that, whilst logically convenient, the holding of proceedings in Whakatāne may have adverse psychosocial impacts on the community and that is an issue the court should take into consideration when setting the venue.”
Ōpōtiki murder accused found guilty of manslaughter Tue, 13 Jul 2021, 1:31PM A jury has found Harry Clements Matchitt not guilty of murder but guilty of Brian Hilton's manslaughter killing. (Photo / File) Ōpōtiki murder accused found guilty of manslaughter Tue, 13 Jul 2021, 1:31PM The jury in an Ōpōtiki murder trial has found Harry Clements Matchitt not guilty of murdering 77-year-old Brian Hilton who died five years ago today. However, the jury instead found Matchitt, 54, guilty of the manslaughter assault of Brian Albert Hilton on the evening of...
Scott Yeoman18:29, Jul 12 2021 Scott Yeoman/Stuff Harry Clements Matchitt appeared in Tauranga High Court, charged with the murder of Brian Albert Hilton. The jury has retired to consider their verdict in the trial of Harry Matchitt, the man accused of violently assaulting 77-year-old Brian Hilton five years ago in Ōpōtiki. Hilton was found lying on the floor of his home on the morning of July 8, 2016, with facial injuries. He was taken to Tauranga Hospital, where he later died on July 13. Police originally thought Hilton died after a fall at home but later received new information and re...
A trial regarding the White Island volcanic eruption in New Zealand in 2019 won't happen anytime soon, with some tourism parties still to enter a plea in the complex case.