Mt Albert stabbing murder trial

The story so far

A man went on trial in July 2025 for the murder of another man who died after a disorder at a Mt Albert Kāinga Ora housing complex in February 2024.^{7 Jul 2025} The Crown alleged the accused stabbed the victim with a kitchen knife, and the jury had to decide whether the death was murder or self-defence.^{7 Jul 2025} Jurors were shown footage of the victim approaching a Mt Albert Kāinga Ora property with a machete.^{11 Jul 2025} The accused admitted the stabbing but argued he acted in self-defence.^{11, 15 Jul 2025}

Key moments

1. 7 Jul 2025Murder trial begins over the February 2024 death in Mt Albert.
2. 7 Jul 2025Crown alleges the accused stabbed the victim with a kitchen knife.
3. 11 Jul 2025Jurors shown footage of the victim approaching with a machete.
4. 11 Jul 2025Accused admits stabbing but maintains he acted in self-defence.
5. 15 Jul 2025Jury finds the accused not guilty of murder.

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