New Zealand

Man charged with double murder after two found dead in Auckland

A 41-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder following an alleged stabbing in Auckland.

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Police investigating an alleged stabbing in the Birkdale area discovered two people dead at a Glenfield property. A 41-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. The victims were described as a couple from Auckland's North Shore, with family overseas grieving the deaths.

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Stuff

Two found dead after alleged stabbing leads police to second Auckland address

A 41-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder after police investigating an alleged stabbing in Birkdale located two people dead at a Glenfield property.

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NZ Herald

Overseas family of slain North Shore couple reeling after alleged double murder

A 41-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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Newstalk ZB

Overseas family of slain North Shore couple reeling after alleged double murder

Family of a man and woman killed on Auckland’s North Shore say they are “shattered” as they come to grips with the tragedy.

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