Bill Pine Maangi identified as Gisborne homicide victim

Friday 3 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 3 Oct 2025, 6:41pm

Police have identified 36-year-old Bill Pine Maangi as the victim of a homicide in Gisborne. He was found critically injured on a lawn in Riverdale early Monday morning and later died in hospital. Authorities have confirmed that a firearm was involved in the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 3 Oct 2025, 4:40pm

   Bill Pine Maangi named as victim of alleged Gisborne homicide (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 3 Oct 2025, 4:43pm

   Gisborne homicide victim identified (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 3 Oct 2025, 5:00pm

   Police name Gisborne homicide victim, confirm use of firearm (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 3 Oct 2025, 6:41pm

   Man killed in Gisborne named as Bill Pine Maangi, police say gun involved (opens in new tab)