Man, 61, charged with murder after woman’s death in Lake Hāwea
A man has been charged with murdering a 60-year-old Invercargill woman.
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Murder in paradise: Who killed Karen White?
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Lake Hāwea neighbour heard screams on day woman found dead
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'Significant assault': Police reveal more details of Lake Hāwea homicide
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'Get out of my face': Man on trial over death outside pub says fatal push was justified
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