Arson charge dismissed in Loafers Lodge murder trial

Tuesday 9 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 9 Sep 2025, 4:52pm

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A court has dismissed a charge of arson relating to a sofa during the trial of a man accused of five murders at Loafers Lodge. The jury has heard drone footage of collapsed floors and a 111 call from a resident who died during the Wellington fire.

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1. RNZTue 9 Sep 2025, 4:51am

   Loafers Lodge trial: Court hears some of those who died in fire fell through floor (opens in new tab)

   • One count of arson dismissed in Loafers Lodge trial (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Sep 2025, 11:25am
   • Courts hears 111 call from night of fatal Loafers Lodge fire (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Sep 2025, 3:48pm
2. The PostTue 9 Sep 2025, 10:46am

   Charge of arson of a sofa dismissed in Loafers Lodge trial (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 9 Sep 2025, 11:45am

   Loafers Lodge murder trial: Liam Hockings’ 111 call played to jury (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 9 Sep 2025, 4:52pm

   Courts hears 111 call from Loafers Lodge resident (opens in new tab)