Murder trial hears allegations of fatal attack near Waimate

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 7:19am

A murder trial has heard that Anaru Moana was lured to a reserve and shot from a tree before being struck with a blunt object. The court heard the alleged attack occurred near Waimate on 20 December 2021.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 1 Oct 2025, 7:16am

   Waimate man lured to reserve before death, trial hears (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZWed 1 Oct 2025, 7:19am

   Man lured to reserve, shot out of a tree and beaten to death, Crown alleges (opens in new tab)

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