Businessman Monty Knight dies following violent incident near Kaitāia

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 4:00pm

Monty Knight, an 80-year-old businessman and winery owner, died on Sunday afternoon at his home outside Kaitāia. Police found him critically injured, and the death is being investigated as a homicide. Friends and colleagues have described the local advocate as a generous and optimistic figure.

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1. 1News via RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 8:42am

   Kaitāia reels at violent death of 'relentlessly optimistic' businessman (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 10:23am

   Kaitāia reels at violent death of 'relentlessly optimistic' businessman Monty Knight (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldTue 18 Nov 2025, 4:00pm

   Kaitāia homicide: NZ First pays tribute to Far North businessman Monty Knight (opens in new tab)