Māngere Bridge manslaughter trial

The story so far

A man is facing manslaughter charges over the death of his partner in October 2023, after she jumped from a moving vehicle in Māngere Bridge.^{4, 11 Mar 2025} The Crown alleges she jumped out of fear of a sustained beating after being repeatedly punched by him, and that the incident began with a dispute over a food order and motorbike keys.^{4, 11 Mar 2025} The defendant's account is that a disagreement over spilled fried rice led to the incident.^{11 Mar 2025} A 10-year-old boy, who witnessed the argument between his parents, gave evidence at the Auckland High Court trial and told police he did not recognise his mother because of the amount of blood.^{5 Mar 2025} After five days of deliberation, the jury was declared deadlocked and could not reach a verdict in the 29-year-old man's trial.^{20 Mar 2025}

Latest

The jury in the 29-year-old man's manslaughter trial was unable to reach a verdict, and was declared deadlocked.^{20 Mar 2025} The case involved his partner's death after she jumped from a moving vehicle in South Auckland.^{20 Mar 2025}

Key moments

1. 4 Mar 2025Man charged with manslaughter over partner's October 2023 death in Māngere Bridge.
2. 5 Mar 2025Ten-year-old boy testifies at High Court about witnessing parents' violent argument.
3. 11 Mar 2025Trial begins; Crown alleges fear of beating, defence cites spilled fried rice.
4. 20 Mar 2025Jury deadlocked after five days of deliberation; no verdict reached.

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