Two men sentenced to life for murdering Sidney Bridson

Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 2 Sep, 9:43am

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Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe have been sentenced to life imprisonment in the New Plymouth High Court. The pair were convicted of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson and setting fire to his home in Waitaanga.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 1 Sep, 8:43pm

   Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe sentenced for murdering Waitaanga’s Sidney Bridson (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 2 Sep, 9:43am

   Life sentences for best mates who killed terminally ill man at remote settlement (opens in new tab)