Crown to seek retrial if Tamihere's murder convictions are quashed

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 20 Aug 2025, 5:19pm

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The Crown will request a retrial if the Supreme Court quashes David Tamihere's convictions for the murders of Swedish tourists Urban Höglin and Heidi Paakkonen. Tamihere's High Court appeal has concluded, with judges reserving their decision on whether a miscarriage of justice occurred.

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1. RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 2:35pm

   Crown to request retrial if court quashes David Tamihere's murder convictions (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 20 Aug 2025, 3:17pm

   David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering Swedish backpackers now in hands of Supreme Court (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 5:19pm

   Crown to request retrial if court quashes Tamihere's murder convictions (opens in new tab)