Instead you watched as his life ebbed away before you, Justice Moore said. Liuasi and Vea's wife denied an affair, but Vea remained suspicious as the sexual texts continued. The next morning Vea's wife asked him to move out of their home - their marriage was over. Just before 6pm, Liuasi left his home to ring the church bell and Vea snuck into the house - armed with the machete. When spoken to by officers, Vea immediately admitted killing Liuasi and told them where he had discarded the machete.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 08, 2019 22:52 UTC