Murder trial begins for man accused of killing Dunedin man

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 8:28pm

In this story High Court

A 35-year-old man known as Rajinder is on trial in the Dunedin High Court for the murder of Gurjit Singh. Singh was found dead outside his home after being stabbed more than 40 times. The victim's wife told the court she had previously rejected a marriage proposal from the accused.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Nov 2025, 4:45am

   ‘Strong scientific certainty’ hair from murder accused (opens in new tab)

   • 'Compelling' evidence against murder accused (opens in new tab) Tue 18 Nov 2025, 4:45am
   • Victim's wife says she turned down marriage to murder accused (opens in new tab) Tue 18 Nov 2025, 5:08pm
2. StuffTue 18 Nov 2025, 5:27pm

   Man accused of murder had been rejected by his slain man’s new bride (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 6:01pm

   Wife of mudered man had rejected accused killer's profile from marriage bureau (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 7:48pm

   Wife of murdered man had rejected accused killer's proposal (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldTue 18 Nov 2025, 8:28pm

   Wife of murdered man had rejected accused killer’s profile from marriage bureau (opens in new tab)