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Woman sentenced for role in death of partner Dean Kahukiwa

RNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesWednesday 24 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Jade Arohanui Oldridge, 29, has been sentenced in the Wellington High Court for her involvement in the 2023 death of Dean Kahukiwa. Kahukiwa was shot five times in Horowhenua after Oldridge allegedly asked her uncle to "smash" him. Her lawyer argued she was under threat during the period.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 24 Sep 2025, 6:50pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 53 minutes
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