Police also shot . The New Zealand Herald Automated News Feed No Censorship, Just News. The family of another boy spoke of his death on Facebook. It had been raining in Invercargill on Friday. Last weekend, four people died on New Zealand's roads during the official Easter Weekend holiday road toll period. Photo: Toni McDonald A man was killed after a tree fell at a property in Invercargill this afternoon. Due to the closure of the street, the Vodafone store in Invercargill had to be closed this morning and Caroline Eve shop operated by its secondary door at Spey St. Salesperson Lisa Clark was worried at having such an incident happen almost in front of where she works. 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. At least one young man was killed in Friday's two car crash in central Invercargill. Another resident said he heard a loud crunching noise at the time of the crash. The suspect, 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza, remained at large late Sunday despite a search involving more than 200 police from multiple jurisdictions. A relative of the defendant later arrived at the house and said the defendant suffered from bipolar disorder and was an outpatient. The second person, a 22-year-old Invercargill man, who underwent surgery, also for stab wounds, remained last night in Southland Hospital's critical care unit in a stable condition. One man was found unconscious with stab wounds, and he died at the scene. The victims name is also suppressed. "How many's in the car?" "He really did turn his whole life around for his family when this happened," the page stated. Man killed and decapitated flatmate in Invercargill, court told - NZ Herald, Invercargill killing: Accused appears in court - NZ Herald. Bowman thanked the members of the public who rushed to help after the crash, but told them to look after yourself. But this crash was unlike anything he had seen and there was a sombre mood in the neighbourhood on Saturday morning, Tane said. Tane has been living on the busy road since 2014 and is no stranger to accidents. Queens Drive remains closed between St Andrews Drive and Newcastle St on Saturday morning as police continued their investigation. The second man was taken to hospital in a critical condition with similar injuries and underwent surgery. Robyn Edie/Stuff. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. A man was charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. "We are immensely saddened by the loss of four young men who had a life of potential and opportunities ahead of them. It was the second crash in that area in the past six weeks, she said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 105 quoting event number P050332364. An Invercargill father called mental health services 40 times in the weeks before his son killed his stepson. The defendant's blood tests showed he had used cannabis ahead of the incident while lithium was in his system. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they had responded to a crash involving a car and a truck. 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. In a post on Facebook, the club remembered Kennedy as a "talented teammate and a fierce competitor". Gubb said the section between St Andrew St and King St on Queens Dr could be slippery when wet. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. A second man at the scene was taken to hospital with critical injuries. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.". An army veteran, he shows his blazer with his medals pinned on. A second person has died on southern roads in as many days. They were only required to assess one person, who did not require transportation to Dunedin Hospital. 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. A St John spokeswoman said two ambulances and two management personnel attended. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the incident involved a tree and referred questions to police. Moe mai r, Indaka," one person who donated wrote. One of four teenagers killed in an Invercargill crash on Friday has been remembered as a "beautiful, talented, caring and cheeky man". 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. "The police officer asked (the man) 'are you all right? Boyle had been in the care of mental health services since 2010. As the back door was wrenched off with a crowbar, one bystander said to the boy in the back "hang in there mate". Multiple people were killed on Friday in the two-car crash. Bowman said there was sufficient staff to handle both incidents. Maru died on April 22 in a head-on collision with a concrete truck on Queens Drive, Invercargill, shortly after 4pm. 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:. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Flowers have been left at the police cordon surrounding the crash site. The officer found his demeanour weird given the circumstances. The wreckage has been cleared from the crash site where four teenagers were killed in Invercargill on Queens Drive just before 4pm Friday. "Sending you so much love Aleisha and whanau, I am absolutely heartbroken for you all," wrote another. Auction House duty manager Awhina Tane said it was quite scary. So far the Givealittle page that has been up for just under 24 hours has raised over $7000. Flowers left by the side of the road in tribute to the crash victims. Clarification: The teenagers vehicle collided with a truck carrying concrete, not a concrete truck. 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. The second man was taken to hospital in a critical condition with similar injuries and underwent surgery. A postmortem was expected to be carried out today. Chad Parekura. Family of one of the victims spoke of his death on Facebook. Nathan Tane, who lives nearby, recalled hearing a "horrific smack" and said he just knew something serious had happened. It is very shocking. On a nearby side street, a young man sat in his car, head in his hands, sobbing. "Our thoughts are with the grieving families and we have reached out to support them. His brother posted a photograph of them together, captioned: "fly high little bro, I love you so much". "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.". The man, along with some others, stopped oncoming traffic. "They're the only person that's gonna live.". There were people trapped when they arrived and firefighters were still at the scene just after 5.30pm. a person shouts. 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The victims body was found in the bedroom, with police saying he fell from the bed to the floor with a blanket wrapped around him which suggested the attack started quickly. There were three men in the truck and they were visibly distressed, he said. Police have released the name of a man killed in what they say was an assault in central Invercargill early yesterday. Police want to speak to anyone who was either walking or driving through the vicinity of Don St at the time of the incidents. Indaka Rouse was one of the four teenagers killed in a crash in Invercargill on Friday. A man who lived nearby said he heard "a big bang". A police spokesman said a train hit a person in the Invercargill suburb of Appleby at 4.25pm. His father was again concerned in late November 2019, when he saw his son going from normal to aggressive. 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. Parts of Queens Park are sporting police tape to block access to the road. The crash "shook up all the emergency services involved", Bowman said, saying it was pretty traumatic for many who had families themselves. When asked if he was all right, he said he was good, thanks. The four had attended Southland Boys during their schooling, Coe said, but none was a current pupil. It wasnt very busy around town last night, so happened pretty early, so really not sure what happened to be honest, Smellie said. Our marae is providing support for the families and we are rallying around them in this very sad moment.". The truck driver was hospitalised with minor injuries. Cordons are in place on Don St between Kelvin St and Dee St. Konnor Steele, Indaka Rouse, Kyah Kennedy - all 16. It had taken psychiatrists a lot of time to change the man's diagnosis despite him having auditory hallucinations since 2016. A second man at the scene was taken to hospital with critical injuries. Just lost," she wrote. Blood splatter belonging to the victim was found on the man's pants, on his hands and on the soles of his shoes. 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. In October 2019, Boyle's father contacted his son's treatment team again with concerns his son was not taking his lithium medication. Despite this acknowledgement, Boyle continued to deny it was him who had murdered his brother, he believed he had to kill him in order to release him. The reports, completed after the flatmate was killed, stated the man either suffered from schizophrenia or schizo affected disorder, rather than just being bipolar. 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. "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.". Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. Tributes and photos have been posted and shared widely of the boys, whose deaths have shaken the Invercargill and Bluff communities. We are having a very sad weekend and I feel very much for the families involved and the emergency response officers.. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. They had their whole lives ahead of them and it's abruptly ended. One man is dead and another has critical injuries after an incident in Invercargill overnight. Southland Boys' High School rector Simon Coe said it wasa difficult time for the Bluff, Invercargill and SBHS communities. He said Boyle's father had done all he could to try to get help for his son and the community should be sympathetic for what the family had been through. Those things are not expected at all in Invercargill . The community will be supporting them and offering as much support as we can. As a result, the 16 year-old male was arrested and charged . Police were seeking any dashcam or CCTV footage. "I thought my brother was the devil because of the voices," Justice Nation read out. National. Police have released the name of the victim of a fatal stabbing in Invercargill yesterday. Bonsai Restaurant owner Harue Park, whose business is near the SIT arcade which leads out to Don St, said she arrived on Saturday morning to see two or three police cars parked in the area, and had been frantically seeking information. 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. The resident said he went back inside once police arrived. There is a lot of hurt and grief for the people in Bluff at the moment.. Asked how, he said, Because his head is cut off, the evidential statements quoted by Donnelly said. A Southland man killed another man before decapitating him, a High Court judge has been told. Since 11pm Thursday until 4pm on Friday there had been 18.6mm of rain in the city. - NZ Herald and ODT. We are right in the middle of the [polices] cordons. "Mr Boyle believed his actions were morally correct.". And the sister of another victim posted the last photo she took with him. We just felt that we better close the doors early just because of that. Emergency Services at the scene of Fridays crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, bought a Powerball ticket early Wednesday morning, but it . A 25-year-old man who died in a double stabbing in Invercargill at the weekend had "turned his whole life around for his family". However, Justice Nation said reports showed Boyle was guarded about his mental health difficulties and was adept at hiding his auditory and visual hallucinations. At the Newcastle St side, a bunch of flowers lay in front of a road closed sign. He was 25-year-old Chad Parekura. Photo: Niva Chittock/RNZ, Staffing losses likely without funding boost, Teen 'left in tears' by councillor's alleged remarks, Councillor accused of sexually harassing teen worker, Tramper rescued from Fiordland National Park, Future of the industry in the hands of these chefs, Firefighters battle police in chopper appeal fundraiser, Unlicensed driver pleads guilty to manslaughter, Preferred route determined for Taieri cycle trail. Police had escorted family members onto the scene on Saturday morning and Bowman said this was to help them get a better understanding of the crash. Justice Nation will give his decision tomorrow. Gone but not forgotten, taken too soon along with everyone else," said one friend. Emergency services were called to the crash, involving a heavy motor vehicle and a motor vehicle, on Queens Dr just before 4pm. The killing took place between when Clark sent a Facebook message at 8.31pm and when Mr Boyle called police at 8.39pm. Fashion store Caroline Eve saleswoman Lisa Clark said she was worried about such an incident happening almost in front of where she worked. "Our thoughts are with the grieving families and we have reached out to them. 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. 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An off-duty emergency nurse arrived before ambulances and assisted at the scene, he said. Lyttle, 53, was shot after an eight-hour standoff with police at a home in Feilding. Alternatively, information can also be . He was unaware if any of his staff knew the victims and their families. 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. The local nightclub shut its doors as soon as it heard. "The families will be suffering a terrible loss tonight. Decapitation occurred after death, Donnellys witness statements said. Garcia called the police after the man rejected his request. Invercargill detective inspector Stuart Harvey said police received a report just before 12.45am that two men had been injured near the Invercargill District Court building in Don St. "Upon arrival, one man was found unconscious with stab wounds. Invercargill businesses owners and workers were shocked and surprised when they arrived at their stores this morning. They were Konnor Steele (16), Indaka Rouse (16), Kyah Kennedy (16) all from Bluff and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai (17) from Invercargill. Police said a person had died after a crash "in the area of Clyde Street" about 12.50pm on Monday. Police detective inspector Stuart Harvey said emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Queens Drive, near Queens Park. Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt yesterday said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the crash and an alleged stabbing incident early on Saturday which left one man dead and another critically injured. Justice Nation told Boyle's and Clark's family, who were in court today, he was conscious this "tragedy must have devastated them". Nearby business owners on Saturday morning expressed shock. An Invercargill couple were the lucky winners of the $17.25 million Powerball First Division. "He replied 'yeah I'm good thanks' in a really quiet tone which the officer says was really weird given the circumstances.". . A friend of Rouse's family has also set up a Givealittle page to raise money to support his mother. Off-duty firefighter Murray Milne-Maresca, of Invercargill, said he was first on the scene. There had been a lot of speculation about how the crash occurred, and police were asking witnesses to come forward, Inspector Bowman said. Saturday, April 23, 2022 RNZ. An Invercargill father called mental health services 40 times in the weeks before his son killed his stepson. Family and friends of a man killed in a stag attack near Invercargill are paying tribute to him a day after the tragic incident. South said . An autopsy revealed that the victim suffered multiple sharp and blunt-force injuries, he said. Invercargill man Morne Kruger died in a motorbike crash in Southland at the weekend. Defence lawyer Judith Ablett-Kerr, QC, said two psychiatrists and a clinical psychologist had concluded the defendant was probably insane at the time of the death. Ablett-Kerr said she had 2300 pages of the mans medical notes. "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.". Emergency Services attending a serious crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill around 4pm 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. In the neighbourhood of homes on 1-acre (0.4 hectare) lots, Garcia could see the man . The Serious Crash Unit has been called in to investigate and Harvey said police wanted to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash. One police officer described the man as looking right through him. Police were dispatched to the house at 8.45pm and asked the man to come out of the house. In his decision, Justice Gerald Nation said both Clark and Boyle were victims. A St John spokesperson said it had treated one person at the scene for minor injuries. Those same voices told him if he didn't kill his step-brother his step-brother would kill him. [File photo] Police have released the name of the man killed in a motorbike crash at Dipton on Saturday.. The man's father had done everything he could to bring his son's condition to the attention of those who were assisting him, she said. His father had contacted his treatment team in the weeks before the tragedy with concerns over his medication regime. One man is dead and another is critically injured after a stabbing in Invercargill overnight. So far the page has raised over $2000, which will go towards Maru's tangihanga. The judge will also decide if name suppression for the defendant will continue. The power box in front of his house had just been moved onto his section because it had been hit so many times, he said. A note attached to the bouquet said: forever grateful to be able to know you all.. It is terrible.. Police saw blood on his pants, and he was told his rights and handcuffed. Crown lawyer Riki Donnelly outlined the grisly evidence to Justice Gerald Nation at a hearing in. Photo / File. The hearing took place at the High Court at Invercargill, with the defendant watching the proceedings via audiovisual link. The car park was closed but had since. 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. A scene guard was in place overnight and a forensic examination of the area will continue today. Funeral Notices. When asked about the condition of other vehicle occupants, she referred comment to police. Walking past. They are well-known families in our community and our hearts are with them. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the incident involved a tree and referred questions to police. "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.". Two fire crews and eight firefighters also attended the scene and worked with ambulance and police staff. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Police received a report just before 12.45am that two men were injured on Don St near the Invercargill District Court building, Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey said. Police were helping the families with the grieving process, and police staff were shook up. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. Police Investigators at the scene of Fridays fatal crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill, involving two vehicles. Motorists should take an alternative route. 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. A complaint against the former manager of Stadium Southland has been revealed. Emergency Services attending a serious crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill around 4pm on Friday. "Fly high little brother. She said they were from big, well-known local families. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman has now clarified four people died, including three boys from Bluff aged 16. Story amended April 23, 1.52pm. Crown lawyer Riki Donnelly outlined the grisly evidence to Justice Gerald Nation at a hearing in the High Court at Invercargill on Monday. We are just trying to pull together. Bowman would not comment on whether the young driver had a licence or not. A man has been killed in a car park crash in Hamilton. Don St was open and the forensic examination of the scene had been completed. 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. The man suffered fatal injuries in what police described as. Witnesses noted about 10 police cars were at the scene shortly after the crash. Bowman said police were appealing for witnesses. The defendant called 111 after the tragedy. The crash "was a tragedy for the Bluff Community as a whole", Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman said at a media stand-up yesterday. Witnesses have described hearing a loud explosion as a concrete truck and 4WD vehicle . "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. 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. When asked if anyone else was at the address, he said, Yeah, he is dead.. 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. "Fire and Emergency New Zealand have really good support systems available for staff, alongside operational debriefs and welfare checks. Photo / Nick Reed. Parekura was described by friends on social media as a loving and careful father. - Police 105, event number P050337575, or Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111. Love you forever.". A police officer patrolling the cordon responded to Stuff questions with none of your business and suggested the reporter leave. Man dies of injuries in Invercargill tree-felling incident Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Avon Rd. that if anyone else witnessed this incident to contact the Invercargill Police on 03 211 0400. Literally no words right now. A second man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries from similar wounds, and is in a critical condition. He jumped into action directing traffic, but the incident had shaken him and his partner up. He saw a black four-wheel-drive that had been shunted sideways across the road by a concrete pump truck. He died at the scene. Crown counsel Riki Donnelly today outlined statements from various witnesses, police officers, forensic scientists and psychiatrists to Justice Nation. Today, Joseph Kevin Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder. 3:54 pm on 24 April 2022 Police have named the four teenagers who were killed in a crash in Invercargill on Friday. The truck driver had minor injuries and has been discharged from hospital. One man is dead and another has critical injuries after an incident in Invercargill overnight. Bluff Community Board chairperson Raymond Fife said the crash was tragic for the community. "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. Earlier blood tests which had revealed the man's previous use of methamphetamine may have caused confusion about what was taking place, she said. A mallet and knife were found in the bedroom where the victim was killed. chi st lukes lufkin human resources, deshaun foster career earnings, rochester ny snowfall total 2021,