An argument over how loud a stereo should be played led to a man's murder, the High Court at Rotorua has been told.
Opening the case before Justice Noel Anderson, crown prosecutor John McDonald gave details leading to the stabbing death of 24-year-old Bobby Raki Ihaia on July 21 last year.
Kohi Sophie Winkleman, aged 22, beneficiary, has pleaded not guilty to murder.
On July 21, about 3 pm, an argument started over the volume of Mr Ihaia's stereo at Winkleman's flat in Eason St, Rotorua. Winkleman smashed a gin bottle over Mr Ihaia's head, Mr McDonald said.
Winkleman caught Mr Ihaia as he made off down the street and stabbed him in the heart with a kitchen knife.
Mr Ihaia was dead on arrival at hospital. The trial is continuing.
- NZPA
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