Former roommate recounts abduction and beating by group seeking Anaru Moana

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 8:56am

In this story High Court

A former roommate of Anaru Moana has testified in the Christchurch High Court regarding a violent beating he endured. He claims he was abducted by a group of attackers who were searching for Moana. Several individuals are currently on trial for Moana's murder.

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1. RNZThu 2 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Former roomate says he was abducted and beaten up by people looking for Anaru Moana (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZThu 2 Oct 2025, 7:24am

   Former roommate says he was abducted and beaten up by people looking for Anaru Moana (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 2 Oct 2025, 8:56am

   'Where the f**k is your mate': Man beaten by group looking for murder victim (opens in new tab)