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RNZ News
2 days ago
- RNZ News
Hamilton brawl: 20-year-old victim named by police
The scene of the fatal stabbing in central Hamilton. Photo: RNZ / Victor Waters Police have named the 20-year-old who died in a brawl between two groups in Hamilton early on Sunday. Tyreece Te Pairi, of Hamilton, was injured in the incident in the central city just after midnight on Sunday, and later died in hospital. Three other victims suffered injuries ranging from moderate to serious. RNZ understands the victims were stabbed. Detective Inspector Daryl Smith said police were providing support to Tye Pairi's family, and the investigation team was "continuing to assess every line of enquiry available to us". "We want to hold the offenders accountable for their actions and hope the public can assist us." Photo: RNZ/Lucy Xia He said police wanted to hear from anyone who was in the area around Alexandra Street, between 11.30pm and 12.30am on Saturday night. "If you were in the area in the timeframe and have video, photos or dashcam footage, please upload them to our dedicated portal. "It's possible you have captured something that will assist the investigation." Sources have told RNZ that the stabbing may have been linked to a club event in the central city. Police said there will continue to be a visible police presence in Hamilton as the investigation continues, as well as reassurance patrols in the community. Blood stains on the flooring of a container walkway outside a construction site on Alexandra Street. Photo: Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
20-year-old killed in knife brawl while celebrating his birthday in Hamilton
Before being killed in a deadly altercation on a central Hamilton street early on Sunday, July 20, a 20-year-old man was enjoying his impending birthday. Given the volume of people and cars in the area during the violent altercation, police, who are investigating the man's death as a homicide, have requested dashcam or mobile phone footage. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Others Operations Management Degree Finance Data Analytics others Data Science CXO healthcare Product Management Digital Marketing Public Policy Data Science Project Management Leadership Artificial Intelligence MCA Management Design Thinking MBA Cybersecurity PGDM Healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details Also read: Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist flags torn and stomped: How a New Zealand radical leader turned Queen Street into a The setting for the violence Later, reports released a sombre image: before the event started, a car full of young people with machetes and knives pulled up. The altercation turned into what the authorities described as a mindless act of violence as knives clashed. Live Events Detective Sergeant Reece Durston detailed a grim early-morning scene that included forensic checks, cordoned-off streets, and a desperate search for anyone connected to the incident. The need for immediate action was unambiguous: police are looking for any dashcam or mobile footage that shows what transpired. Beyond a simple stat The police said that they are helping the friends who survived as well as the bereaved loved ones. It was the loss of a person becoming adulthood, interrupted by a violent act of conflict and that this was not just another crime scene. Three people were injured in a brawl that started between two groups on Alexandra Street at around 12.10 am, and the guy passed away soon after being taken to the hospital. The individual was "celebrating his upcoming birthday when a fight occurred with another group of people," according to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith. Also read: Top 10 safest countries of the world in 2025 'There is still a lot of work ahead of us to understand the full circumstances of what occurred, but the investigation team is committed to piecing the many fragments together.' Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
RNZ News
3 days ago
- RNZ News
Hamilton brawl: 20-year-old killed was celebrating upcoming birthday
A cordon on Alexandra Street in Hamilton. Photo: RNZ / Daniel Gilhooly Police say the 20-year-old killed after a brawl in Hamilton at the weekend was celebrating his upcoming birthday at the time. Locals near to the scene of a fatal brawl in Hamilton at the weekend have voiced there concerns about safety in the area. Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a 20-year-old man following a fight on Alexandra Street just after midnight on Sunday. Three others were also injured, some seriously, but have since been discharged from hospital. RNZ understands a sharp weapon may have been involved. Detective inspector Daryl Smith says they are continuing to investigate. "We are speaking to a number of witnesses and people involved in the altercation and are making a number of enquiries to locate the offender and the weapon or weapons that were used," he said. "At the time, Alexandra Street was busy with cars and pedestrians. We think it's highly likely that critical information was recorded on dashcam or cell phones. " Smith said anyone with photos or videos taken between 11.30 on Saturday night and 12.30 on Sunday morning can upload them to a dedicated web portal. "There is still a lot of work ahead of us to understand the full circumstances of what occurred, but the investigation team is committed to piecing the many fragments together." An RNZ reporter on the scene on Monday saw a trail of blood on the floor of a container walkway on Alexandra Street. A Wintec student, who uses an art studio on the same street as the told RNZ she doesn't feel safe in that area at night. The art student, who didn't want to be named, said it was frightening to have the attack happen to young people so close by. "My brother and his friends were out in town drinking that night, and one of our friends was going to be going into the studio that night, and she decided not to, thankfully," she said, "It could have been anyone." A business owner on the same street, who RNZ has also agreed not to name, said the area usually attracted a young crowd. "This'll be the first time that it's happened since we've opened," she said. "I'm worried all the time." Police say anyone with information on what happened should get in contact . RNZ approached the office of the city's mayor, Paula Southgate, for comment. A representative for the mayor said she would not be commenting while the investigation was ongoing. Bar workers were unable to access their cars parked on the street and were told by police to either walk home or Uber, sources told RNZ. Police said there will continue to be a visible police presence in Hamilton as the investigation continues, as well as reassurance patrols in the community. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
1News
10-07-2025
- 1News
Man charged with murder after shooting in Hamilton
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting at a house in Hamilton last night. Emergency services were called to the property on Bellmont Avenue in Chartwell shortly before 7pm where a 31-year-old man was found dead. Police said last night they were responding to a "serious firearms incident". The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a homicide arrest after a Hamilton manhunt, concern over a new Covid variant, and Red Bull sacks its Formula 1 team boss. (Source: 1News) "The alleged offender, who was known to the victim, had fled the scene prior to police arrival," said Waikato Field Crime Manager Detective Inspector Daryl Smith. ADVERTISEMENT A search for the alleged offender immediately started, including the deployment of the Eagle helicopter. Emergency services were called to the property on Bellmont Avenue in Chartwell, where a man was found dead. (Source: 1News) "At around 12.20am, the alleged offender stole a car from a motorist at gunpoint," Smith said. "The motorist had stopped to pick up the man, who was hitchhiking on Gordonton Rd. Fortunately the motorist was not injured but they were understandably shaken by the incident," Smith said. "At around 12.40am a police dog unit spotted the stolen car and pursued it north to Ngāruawāhia, where road spikes were deployed. "The car came to a stop in Ngāruāwahia and the alleged offender was arrested." The 20-year-old man has been charged with murder, aggravated robbery and failing to stop for police. ADVERTISEMENT He was expected to appear in Hamilton District Court this morning.
Scoop
09-07-2025
- Scoop
Man Charged With Murder Following Incident In Chartwell, Hamilton
Attributed to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, Waikato Field Crime Manager: Police have charged a 20-year-old man with murder following an incident at a house on Bellmont Avenue in Chartwell, Hamilton last night. Police were called to the property at 6.40pm and located a 31-year-old man deceased. The alleged offender, who was known to the victim, had fled the scene prior to police arrival. A search for the alleged offender immediately commenced, including the deployment of Eagle helicopter to Waikato District to assist. At around 12.20am, the alleged offender stole a car from a motorist at gunpoint. The motorist had stopped to pick up the man, who was hitchhiking on Gordonton Road. Fortunately the motorist was not injured but they were understandably shaken by the incident. At around 12.40am a police dog unit spotted the stolen car and pursued it north to Ngāruawāhia, where road spikes were deployed. The car came to a stop in Ngāruāwahia and the alleged offender was arrested. The 20-year-old man has been charged with murder, aggravated robbery and failing to stop for police. He is expected to appear in Hamilton District Court this morning.
