THREATSCrown prosecutor Craig Power acknowledged in his opening address to the jury that the case against Mr Lowery was circumstantial. She said Mr Lowery had not hidden his vitriol for the sea lion which had been tearing holes in his nets. Ms Ablett-Kerr put it to her that she had come forward to police because she was angry with her father. On his way to the site, he bumped into Mr Lowery who was setting up a bonfire on the beach. May 23, 2019: Trial aborted over evidential disclosure issuesSept 24, 2019: Defence makes second application for charges to be dismissed.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 26, 2021 22:00 UTC