Trial for man accused of murdering police officer moved to Christchurch

Friday 17 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 3:58pm

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Hayden Tasker's trial for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has been transferred to Christchurch. Tasker, 32, appeared via video link in the Wellington High Court and has previously pleaded not guilty to six charges. The incident occurred in Nelson on New Year's Day.

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1. The Press via The PostFri 17 Oct 2025, 10:10am

   Trial of man charged with cop’s murder moved to Christchurch (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 12:10pm

   Hayden Tasker’s trial for the death of police officer Lyn Fleming moved to Christchuch (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 12:37pm

   Hayden Tasker's trial over death of police officer Lyn Fleming moved to Christchurch (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsFri 17 Oct 2025, 1:29pm

   Man charged with murdering Lyn Fleming has case moved to Christchurch (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 17 Oct 2025, 3:58pm

   Trial of accused cop killer moved to Christchurch (opens in new tab)