Two defendants plead not guilty to manslaughter in Loafers Lodge fire case

Thursday 19 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 19 Jun 2025, 11:14am

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Four people appeared in the Wellington High Court facing manslaughter charges following the 2023 Loafers Lodge hostel fire. Gregory Bruce Mein pleaded not guilty, while name suppression remains in place for the three other accused. All defendants have been remanded on bail.

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1. The PostThu 19 Jun 2025, 10:56am

   Two Loafers Lodge manslaughter defendants plead not guilty (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 19 Jun 2025, 11:14am

   Loafers Lodge tragedy: Four in court on manslaughter charges (opens in new tab)