Grace Millane was murdered days after she arrived in Auckland. Photograph supplied
Grace Millane was murdered days after she arrived in Auckland. Photograph supplied
It's supposed to be a time of happiness, peace and goodwill to all - but in the last few weeks, instead of Christmas cheer, New Zealand has been rocked by a series of brutal murders.
In the last month at least seven people have died at the hands of another,mostly as a result of a violent incident.
Murder charges have been laid in five cases and the alleged killers will now face the justice system.
The deaths have shocked and saddened people across the country - and the world.
A scene examination will continue today at the Calgary Road property where the man died.
Police said the victim has not yet been formally identified and investigators were still working to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death.
"We are following lines of enquiries and working hard to identify anyone responsible to ensure they are held to account," said Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe.
"We want to hear from anyone who has any information at all which may assist our investigation.
"Finally we also want to hear from anyone who witnessed suspicious activity on Calgary Street before 7am on Tuesday morning."
Days later Tyson's alleged killer appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court charged with murdering the pensioner with a weapon as well as unrelated charges of intentional damage and possession of non-approved psychoactive substances for supply.
The 41-year-old has interim name suppression.
A neighbour, who told theHerald he had been crying for days since the grisly death, said Tyson had been dealing synthetic drugs.
The neighbour said Tyson, who he knew only as "Frank" or "Frankie" was "an old pensioner" who had been dealing "synnies" to get by.
A 22-year-old man has appeared in court facing charges of male assaults female and assault on a child.
"The investigation is still ongoing and police are working closely with the family of the deceased to ascertain further facts," said Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry.
"This is a tragedy impacting on a large family group."
The police investigation into the baby's death continues.
