Woman jailed for manslaughter after running over former partner in Auckland

StuffNZ HeraldWednesday 27 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Elizabeth Lynn Smith has been sentenced for the manslaughter of Dean Fifield in Massey. The incident occurred in June 2024 during a dispute over personal property. Smith's actions were described as being in excess of her intention to kill.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 27 Aug 2025, 11:59am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 58 minutes
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