Supreme Court hears David Tamihere's appeal against murder convictions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 6:56pm

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David Tamihere's lawyers are appealing his convictions for the 1989 murders of two Swedish backpackers in the Coromandel. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding whether a fundamental error occurred during his trial. The Crown is arguing that the convictions should stand.

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1. RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 11:10am

   David Tamihere's appeal lawyers point to other cases which feature unfair trial, fundamental error (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 19 Aug 2025, 11:17am

   Supreme Court hears Tamihere’s appeal in Swedish backpacker murder case (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 19 Aug 2025, 2:31pm

   Supreme Court hears from Crown as to why they say David Tamihere’s convictions should stand (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 6:56pm

   Supreme Court judges grill Crown in David Tamihere appeal (opens in new tab)

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