Teenager charged with murder of Greymouth man Donald Baikie

Saturday 4 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sat 4 Oct 2025, 9:00am

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 67-year-old Donald Baikie. Mr Baikie was found dead at a Chapel Street property in Greymouth on 30 September. The teenager was arrested on Friday night and is due to appear in the Greymouth Youth Court on Saturday.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 4 Oct 2025, 8:44am

   Teenager charged with the murder of Greymouth pensioner Donald Baikie (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 4 Oct 2025, 8:45am

   Teenager charged with murder of Donald Baikie in Greymouth (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 4 Oct 2025, 8:51am

   Greymouth homicide: Teen charged with murder of Donald Baikie (opens in new tab)

4. The PressSat 4 Oct 2025, 8:53am

   Teen charged with murder after Greymouth death (opens in new tab)

5. StuffSat 4 Oct 2025, 8:56am

   Teen charged with murder of Greymouth man (opens in new tab)

6. Otago Daily TimesSat 4 Oct 2025, 9:00am

   Teen charged with murder of man in Greymouth (opens in new tab)