Woman accused of Glendene attempted murder pleads not guilty

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 12:33pm

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A 33-year-old woman appeared in the Auckland High Court regarding an alleged stabbing in Glendene on 4 October. She pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of her baby daughter. Her lawyer indicated an insanity defence may be sought following psychiatric reports.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 21 Oct, 10:58am

   Glendene stabbing: Woman accused of attempted murder pleads not guilty (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 21 Oct, 12:33pm

   Woman charged in West Auckland triple stabbing to seek insanity defence (opens in new tab)