Man pleads guilty to attempted murder after stabbing woman 18 times

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 2:50pm

James Tuwhangai has pleaded guilty to attempted murder following a whanau-related incident outside the Taumarunui Police Station last year. The victim required extensive surgery after being stabbed 18 times. Tuwhangai entered the plea via his lawyer at the High Court in Hamilton on Tuesday morning.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 12 Aug 2025, 1:30pm

   James Tuwhangai stabbed woman 18 times outside police station (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesTue 12 Aug 2025, 2:50pm

   Guilty plea to attempted murder after woman stabbed 18 times (opens in new tab)