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Matthew Lemalu pleads guilty to manslaughter of Anthony Rangi

RNZStuffNZ HeraldWednesday 30 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Matthew Lemalu has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 50-year-old Anthony Rangi in the Auckland High Court. Rangi was shot dead on Selwyn Street in Onehunga last August. The plea follows allegations that Rangi, a patched gang member, approached Lemalu with a crowbar.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 30 Jul 2025, 11:01am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 20 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Matthew Lemalu pleads guilty to manslaughter of Anthony Rangi (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Man admits fatally shooting gang member outside Auckland apartment (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Onehunga shooting: Matthew Lemalu admits manslaughter of gang member Anthony Rangi (opens in new tab)