Video of machete-wielding man shown at Auckland murder trial

Friday 11 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 5:00pm

Jurors have seen footage of Joeli Rankin approaching a Mt Albert Kāinga Ora property with a machete. Chrishan Raju is on trial for the murder of Rankin, who died following a disorder event in February 2024. Raju admits to the stabbing but claims he acted in self-defence.

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1. StuffFri 11 Jul 2025, 4:48pm

   Video of machete-wielding man arriving at Auckland property shown at murder trial (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 11 Jul 2025, 5:00pm

   Chrishan Raju murder trial: Homicide victim Joeli Rankin’s final moments captured in video (opens in new tab)