CCTV footage shown in Loafers Lodge murder trial

Friday 29 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 29 Aug 2025, 7:30pm

In this story High Court

A 50-year-old man facing murder charges for the 2023 Loafers Lodge fire appeared in a Wellington High Court. CCTV footage was presented showing a man setting an object on fire under a couch. The trial has also heard testimony from a resident and a firefighter.

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1. RNZFri 29 Aug 2025, 12:58pm

   Loafers Lodge resident thought he was 'a goner', and then firefighters arrived (opens in new tab)

   • Footage shows Loafers Lodge accused setting couch on fire (opens in new tab) Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5:14pm
2. 1NewsFri 29 Aug 2025, 6:43pm

   Jury watches footage of man lighting couch on fire at Loafers Lodge (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 29 Aug 2025, 7:30pm

   Security camera footage shows Loafers Lodge accused setting couch on fire (opens in new tab)