He was prescribed lithium and remained stable until 2015, when he had a further psychotic relapse, Justice Nation said. READ MORE: * Panmure homicide: Auckland man remanded without plea on murder charge * Panmure homicide: Man's charge of common assault upgraded to murder * Man stabbed to death during lockdown in Auckland's Panmure named by police. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. It had been raining in Invercargill on Friday. READ MORE: * Former South Canterbury man represents himself, successfully argues for fine over community work * Prominent New Zealand entertainer guilty of domestic violence retains name suppression * Tauranga man sentenced to indefinite prison term. "Our thoughts are with the grieving families and we have reached out to them. When asked about the condition of other vehicle occupants, she referred comment to police. "Maru [is] a 17-year-old young beautiful, talented, caring and cheeky man [who] has been stolen, and hearts are suffering," the family friend wrote. One of the voices, Sparky, talked about his family in a threatening manner, Donnelly said. A police officer patrolling the cordon responded to Stuff questions with none of your business and suggested the reporter leave. The truck driver was hospitalised with minor injuries. "As his mum and his family grieve for the loss of their son, we would like to be able to raise some funds in order to ease some financial strain so that his mumma can take some time to be with his brothers and sisters and grieve," a family friend wrote on Givealittle. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they had responded to a crash involving a car and a truck. "It is actually very scary - where I am standing at the moment I can see three police officers and it is just nerve-racking knowing that I am at work today surrounded by this not knowing what is going on.". A mallet and knife were found in the bedroom where the victim was killed. Three of the victims were 16, and one was 17. Reports completed by a psychologist and two psychiatrists after Clark's death outlined Boyle's medical history. "Fly high little brother. Scene guards were put at the house overnight and there was an ESR examination of the house. One man is dead and another is critically injured after a stabbing in Invercargill overnight. He died at the scene. Police received a report just before 12.45am that two men were injured on Don St near the Invercargill District Court building. Police today released the names of the four young men. A complaint against the former manager of Stadium Southland has been revealed. The New Zealand Herald Automated News Feed No Censorship, Just News. "The whnau [is] losing a moko, nephew, cousin and friend. His brother posted a photograph of them together, captioned: "fly high little bro, I love you so much". Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt said he was absolutely devastated to hear there had been multiple fatalities and the crash was going to affect families throughout New Zealand. Tarpaulins were erected around the crash site and Queens Drive has been closed between St Andrew St and King St overnight. Police have named the four boys who died as Konnor Steele, 16, Indaka Rouse, 16, Kyah Kennedy, 16, all from Bluff, and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai, 17, from Invercargill. Information can also be passed on anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts . Three of the victims were 16 and one was . A man was charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. One man was found unconscious with stab wounds, and he died at the scene. Photo: RNZ / Niva Chittock They were Konnor Steele, aged 16, from Bluff, Indaka Rouse, 16, from Bluff, Kyah Kennedy, 16, from Bluff and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai, 17, from Invercargill. An autopsy revealed that the victim suffered multiple sharp and blunt-force injuries, he said. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. The teens mother replied rest in love my baby boy. - Police 105, event number P050337575, or Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111. The truck driver had minor injuries and has been discharged from hospital. . On one occasion after the tragedy, the defendant punched his lawyer in the head for no reason, at a time when he appeared calm, before having a seizure. There were support systems in place and there was expected to be a debrief on Saturday. He asked that if anyone was in the vicinity of Don St around 12.45am, that they come forward with any information. A friend of Rouse's family has also set up a Givealittle page to raise money to support his mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.". A scene guard was in place overnight and a forensic examination of the area will continue today. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. "We are saddened by the loss of four young men who had a life of potential ahead of them," Coe said. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Since 11pm Thursday until 4pm on Friday there had been 18.6mm of rain in the city. Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey earlier said "multiple people" had died at the scene. "Our thoughts are with the grieving families and we have reached out to support them. In a statement his team mates say they are devastated, and that he was a one of a kind young man who was now flying with the angels. Anyone with information should contact Police on 105 and quote event number P050337575. 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One police officer described the man as looking right through him. Bowman would not comment on whether the young driver had a licence or not. A man was charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. Earlier, on social media, a brother of one of the victims posted a photo of them with the words fly high little bro I love you so much. Multiple people have been killed in a road crash in central Invercargill - a horror start to the long weekend. Konnor Steele, Indaka Rouse, Kyah Kennedy - all 16. Whats happening? she said. An Invercargill father called mental health services 40 times in the weeks before his son killed his stepson. The area was known to be crowded sometimes at that time of the night because of the nearby nightclub , however with the road being closed for construction work not that many people showed up there any more, Tane said. 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Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. The defendants father had done everything he could to bring his concerns to those dealing with mental health in the two to three weeks before the tragedy, she said. Bowman said there was sufficient staff to handle both incidents. In December 2016, Boyle was readmitted into psychiatric care and was discharged after six days. The man suffered fatal injuries in what police described as. In the ute with him were his three 16-year-old friends: Konnor Steele, Indaka. When asked by another officer if there was anyone else in the house, the man replied yes, and said he was dead because he had his head cut off. "If you were on Don St, either on foot or in a vehicle around 12.45am [on Saturday], then we strongly urge you to make contact with the investigation team.". Cordons are in place on Don St between Kelvin St and Dee St. They also disclosed the man heard voices, some of which were degrading and insulted him. "Probably now, with the whole [Covid-19] restrictions changing, it's a lot more crowded out there, but other than that it hasn't really been too bad," she said. Man dies of injuries in Invercargill tree-felling incident Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Avon Rd. Robyn Edie/Stuff Flowers left at the scene. Tributes and photos have been posted and shared widely of the boys, whose deaths have shaken the Invercargill and Bluff communities. The man, along with some others, stopped oncoming traffic. Donnellys evidence included that of a neighbour, who said the defendant had seemed agitated and worried about seven hours before the alleged crime, but another witness who saw him about 90 minutes before said nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Police are still working to piece together how the Ford ute they were travelling in collided head-on with a concrete truck on an inner-city street in Invercargill just before 4pm on Friday. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the incident involved a tree and referred questions to police. "He really did turn his whole life around for his family when this happened," the page stated. A police spokeswoman said they responded to an incident in Avon Rd after receiving calls about 1.30pm but the man died of his injuries. He said it looked as if the ute had been travelling south on Queens Drive and turned right into the Queens Park parking lot, in the way of the truck that was travelling north. "Fire and Emergency New Zealand have really good support systems available for staff, alongside operational debriefs and welfare checks. The officer found his demeanour weird given the circumstances. A Givealittle page, set up to help raise money for his family and his son, said he grew up in Lower Hutt, had always been "very proud" of where he was from and had moved to Invercargill to work in farming. The Serious Crash Unit has been called in to investigate and Harvey said police wanted to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash. Police said a person had died after a crash "in the area of Clyde Street" about 12.50pm on Monday. Southland fire brigades district manager Julian Tohiariki said attending fatal crashes like the one on Friday evening had an impact on his staff. A scene guard was in place overnight on Don St and a forensic examination of the area will continue, police said. Vodafone owner Jo Sharp said the staff who were rostered to work today were asked to go home by the police as they were not able to open the store today. "It was reported in the month before 8 December 2019 he [Mr Boyle's father] had made some 40 phone calls to mental health providers to get Mr Boyle medically reviewed.". Trains on the line adjacent to Bluff Highway were halted while Police conducted a scene examination, but have since reopened, police said. Manslaughter charge in Invercargill assault . Asked how, he said, Because his head is cut off, the evidential statements quoted by Donnelly said. He was 25-year-old Chad Parekura. Ahead of the long weekend with Anzac Day on Monday, police urged people to be careful on the roads and specifically monitor their speed. The judge will also decide if name suppression for the defendant will continue. They had their whole lives ahead of them and it's abruptly ended. He could see that something was building up and a very difficult period was being approached.. "It's to help with the grieving process.". Four teenage boys have died in a horror crash in Invercargill, says Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman. That was down on nine from 2021. He was Matthew Frederick Coley, of Invercargill. Last weekend, four people died on New Zealand's roads during the official Easter Weekend holiday road toll period. Witnesses have described hearing a loud explosion as a concrete truck and 4WD vehicle . A relative of the defendant later arrived at the house and said the defendant suffered from bipolar disorder and was an outpatient. At this stage the police were still working through witnesses and Bowman did not want to speculate if anyone else was involved in the incident or if it was gang-related. Police have confirmed a person has been killed after being hit by a train in Invercargill this afternoon. Witnesses have described hearing a loud explosion as a concrete truck and 4WD vehicle collided in central Invercargill just before 4pm on Friday. "How many's in the car?" A woman who climbed on the back of the ute and reached through a broken window to try to save one of the boys had only seconds earlier swerved to avoid colliding with the ute herself. Saturday, April 23, 2022 RNZ. The local nightclub shut its doors as soon as it heard. Witness evidence given by Donnelly included that the defendant had been with specialist mental health services since 2010; that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder; that he heard multiple voices in his head, some sinister and derogatory; and that he had seizures at different times and required antipsychotic medication. A homicide investigation is under way, Det Insp Harvey said. A Southland man killed another man before decapitating him, a High Court judge has been told. Nathan Tane, who lives nearby, recalled hearing a "horrific smack" and said he just knew something serious had happened. He died at the scene. Ablett-Kerr said she had 2300 pages of the mans medical notes. But this crash was unlike anything he had seen and there was a sombre mood in the neighbourhood on Saturday morning, Tane said. that if anyone else witnessed this incident to contact the Invercargill Police on 03 211 0400. It wasnt very busy around town last night, so happened pretty early, so really not sure what happened to be honest, Smellie said. The formal identification process was ongoing and police were not able to provide any further information about those who died, other [than] to advise that three of the young men were from the Bluff area.. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. Lyttle, 53, was shot after an eight-hour standoff with police at a home in Feilding. One of four teenagers killed in an Invercargill crash on Friday has been remembered as a "beautiful, talented, caring and cheeky man". "I thought my brother was the devil because of the voices," Justice Nation read out. In his decision, Justice Gerald Nation said both Clark and Boyle were victims. . He knew the families involved well and was distantly related to one of the victims. Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Avon Rd. "Weprobably know them all and everybody [here] is grieving. The defendant had suffered significantly since at least 2012 when first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and there was ample evidence to support the opinions of the doctors, she said. Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash. In 2012 he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after presenting with grandiose delusions which he had acted upon. The hearing took place at the High Court at Invercargill, with the defendant watching the proceedings via audiovisual link. A Metservice spokesperson it was overcast conditions and quite a grey afternoon with showers. These seemed to get worse in the months leading up to the death of his flatmate, after two of his dogs were euthanised for attacking sheep. He was mentally stable in 2017 and 2018; however, he was not engaging with his mental health team, Justice Nation said. Parts of Queens Park are sporting police tape to block access to the road. His brother posted a photograph of them together, captioned: "Fly high little bro, I love you so much.". Police Investigators at the scene of Fridays fatal crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill, involving two vehicles. The victims name is also suppressed. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the incident involved a tree and referred questions to police. The roof of the 4WD was caved in. Four teenage boys have died in a horror crash in Invercargill, says Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman.Full story: https://bit.ly/3Mp3w2oFull story: https:. Those same voices told him if he didn't kill his step-brother his step-brother would kill him. The defendant called 111 after the tragedy. The reports, completed after the flatmate was killed, stated the man either suffered from schizophrenia or schizo affected disorder, rather than just being bipolar. A community is in mourning following multiple deaths in a crash in Invercargill. The father was on the way to the house the evening of the tragedy to check on him, but police were already there and it was too late, she said. Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the multiple-fatality crash in the city on Friday and the homicide, which happened less than 12 hours later. Walking past the scene on Saturday morning, Trevor Crofts said he thought the crash was devastating. It may not be today or tomorrow or the next day, it could be weeks down the track after the tragedy that it hits them.. '," Mr Donnelly said. In January 2017, a court order saw him assessed again after he had paranoid concerns, including believing his father was killing him. "It is a very sad moment for our community. His staff also attended a homicide in Invercargill overnight. Funeral Notices. Decapitation occurred after death, Donnellys witness statements said. In Invercargill? You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. An Invercargill father called mental health services 40 times in the weeks before his son killed his stepson. Crown lawyer Riki Donnelly outlined the grisly evidence to Justice Gerald Nation at a hearing in. One man is dead and another has critical injuries after an incident in Invercargill overnight. Nearby resident Anna Gubb said she heard the noise of the crash and thought it sounded like a gas tank exploding. All four of the boys are former students of the school. Those things are not expected at all in Invercargill . "He was a natural athlete and a pleasure to be around, the Demons Club were thankful to him for joining us at various Club Champs Tournaments over the years.". Police want to speak to anyone who was either walking or driving through the vicinity of Don St at the time of the incidents. "You have been a part of our club for so long and we are just overstruck with sadness that you're now flying high with the angels.". The family of another boy spoke of his death on Facebook. "Mr Boyle believed his actions were morally correct.". Meanwhile, the Demons and Port Softball Club in Southland has paid tribute to Kennedy. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Gubb said the section between St Andrew St and King St on Queens Dr could be slippery when wet. [File photo] Police have released the name of the man killed in a motorbike crash at Dipton on Saturday.. Photo: Supplied / GiveaLittle A homicide investigation is under way after Chad Parekura, of Wellington, was found dead in Don St early on Saturday. Two fire crews and eight firefighters also attended the scene and worked with ambulance and police staff. Moe mai r, Indaka," one person who donated wrote. Police were helping the families with the grieving process, and police staff were shook up. Speaking to the Otago Daily Times this morning, Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the multiple-fatality crash in the city yesterday and the homicide this morning. Queens Drive remains closed between St Andrews Drive and Newcastle St on Saturday morning as police continued their investigation. An Invercargill couple were the lucky winners of the $17.25 million Powerball First Division. Invercargill businesses owners and workers were shocked and surprised when they arrived at their stores this morning. A man has been killed in a car park crash in Hamilton. At the Newcastle St side, a bunch of flowers lay in front of a road closed sign. Bowman thanked the members of the public who rushed to help after the crash, but told them to look after yourself. A second man at the scene was taken to hospital with critical injuries. It was not until after killing his step-brother that Boyle was diagnosed as either being schizophrenic or suffering from a schizo affected disorder. READ MORE: * Six serious injuries, two separate incidents in Southland * Two people in critical condition after Invercargill crash * Two people seriously injured after car crashes into Invercargill paddock. "We are immensely saddened by the loss of four young men who had a life of potential and opportunities ahead of them. Police detective inspector Stuart Harvey said emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Queens Drive, near Queens Park. Footage of the immediate aftermath of the crash seen by The New Zealand Herald showed members of the public, including an off-duty surgeon and nurse, frantically clambering on to the wreckage to try to help. Bill South, 79, has been parade marshall at the Anzac Day ceremony in Invercargill for half a century. Earlier blood tests which had revealed the man's previous use of methamphetamine may have caused confusion about what was taking place, she said. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, bought a Powerball ticket early Wednesday morning, but it . It was "quite obvious" they did not want bystanders around and it had started to rain. Kyah Kennedy played for many years for the Port Softball Club in Bluff and won the prize for the most valuable player under-17 this season. Photo: Givealittle. There were three men in the truck and they were visibly distressed, he said. Bowman would not speculate on the circumstances, but Tane said visibility had been poor in the area on Friday evening and it would have been easy to miss a white or black vehicle if they didn't have their headlights on. Robyn Edie/Stuff. "Chad was living and working in the Southland area and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family who never expected to be in this terrible position," Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird . A 26-year-old man has been charged with murdering Chad Parekura, who was fatally stabbed in Invercargill on Saturday. "The police officer asked (the man) 'are you all right? He di Auction House duty manager Awhina Tane said it was quite scary. a person shouts. When asked if he was all right, he said he was good, thanks. Bowman said police were appealing for witnesses. Motorists should take an alternative route. Gone but not forgotten, taken too soon along with everyone else," said one friend. National. He said the staff team at the school will be available for affected whanau and friends over the coming times. He was casual and calm when saying it, Donnelly said. "It is very rare to have two such serious events taking place within a day. We are right in the middle of the [polices] cordons. Walking past. Just lost," she wrote. They are well-known families in our community and our hearts are with them. Multiple people were killed on Friday in the two-car crash. The crash "shook up all the emergency services involved", Bowman said, saying it was pretty traumatic for many who had families themselves. Its a very sad weekend for the city, and we feel very sad for the people involved including of course the emergency responders, he said. Last weekend, four people died on New Zealand's roads during the official Easter Weekend holiday road toll period. Today, Joseph Kevin Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder. Indaka Rouse was one of the four teenagers killed in a crash in Invercargill on Friday. Tillermans Nightclub owner Tim Smellie said he did not know much about the incident and that it was a tragedy. Detective senior sergeant Greg Baird said police inquiries had established the men had been socialising in the area during the evening before the assault. 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Tillermans reopened Friday night at 10pm after a hiatus and the establishment shut its doors once hearing the news of the stabbing, he said. The hearing was held to determine whether the defendant may be acquitted on the grounds of insanity, with Nation to make his decision on Tuesday afternoon. A man was killed after a tree fell at a property in Invercargill this afternoon. The community losing a handsome young man. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The man shot some more, and now it sounded louder. Fashion store Caroline Eve saleswoman Lisa Clark said she was worried about such an incident happening almost in front of where she worked. On a nearby side street, a young man sat in his car, head in his hands, sobbing. The killing took place between when Clark sent a Facebook message at 8.31pm and when Mr Boyle called police at 8.39pm. He told the doctor his step-brother's death "was all down to the voices", which he had heard for three days. Boyle killed Clark on December 8, 2019, by hitting him with a mallet and cutting him with a knife. Man killed in Invercargill collision. We as acommunity are coming together to support the families.". Canterbury. Another resident said he heard a loud crunching noise at the time of the crash. Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey said police received a report just before 12.45am that two men were injured on Don St, near the Invercargill District Court building. There is a lot of hurt and grief for the people in Bluff at the moment.. A postmortem was expected to be carried out today. Don St was open and the forensic examination of the scene had been completed. Literally no words right now. It is very shocking. "Our team, with support from the Ministry of Education, will be available for affected whanau and friends over the coming days and weeks as we deal with this tragedy.". Do you know more? Anna Leask, NZ Herald , Sat, 23 Apr 2022, 9:09AM. Four teenagers have been killed in a car crash after the ute they were in slammed into a concrete truck in the rain in New Zealand's south.. All four went to the same school and three of them . Te Runaka o Awaruakaiwhakahaere DeanWhaanga this morning said the Bluff community was grieving after the losses of the young men. Four young men were killed in Friday's two-car crash in central Invercargill. So far the Givealittle page that has been up for just under 24 hours has raised over $7000. Photo: Toni McDonald A man was killed after a tree fell at a property in Invercargill this afternoon. We are just trying to pull together. The suspect, 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza, remained at large late Sunday despite a search involving more than 200 police from multiple jurisdictions. The man, who has interim name suppression, appeared before Justice Gerald Nation by audio visual link in the High Court at Invercargill today at a hearing to determine whether he would be found not guilty by reason of insanity. GRAPHIC WARNING: This story includes some violent details. 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