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Frank Harris jailed for attempted murder of his father

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 26 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Frank John Harris has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for attempting to kill his father with an axe. The attack occurred at a home in Golden Bay following an argument regarding a water tank. The sentencing took place in the High Court at Nelson.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 26 Nov 2025, 5:00pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 17 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Tākaka axe attack: Frank Harris jailed for three years, seven months for trying to kill his father (opens in new tab)

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  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Man jailed for trying to decapitate father with axe (opens in new tab)