Christchurch double murder case

3 stories · since October 2026 Ongoing

Photo: NZ Herald (opens in new tab) · Rodney Fallowfield pleads guilty to double murder in Christchurch

The story so far

A man has been charged over a double homicide in Phillipstown, Christchurch, in which two men were killed.10, 12, 29 Oct The incident happened at a social housing complex on Olliviers Road in Phillipstown on 10 October.12, 29 Oct The accused, a 58-year-old man, appeared in Christchurch District Court facing two murder charges and an attempted murder charge, entered no pleas and was remanded in custody.12 Oct

What's next

The case was due to go to the High Court later in October.12 Oct

Key moments

  1. Man charged with murder over Christchurch double homicide.
  2. Accused appears in District Court, enters no pleas, remanded in custody.
  3. Accused pleads guilty to both murders and wounding charges.

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October 2026

Coverage

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  • The PressThe Press5
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  • NZ HeraldNZ Herald3
  • Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times3
  • RNZRNZ1