Man appears in court on charges after handing himself in for questioning over suspected double homicideThe man appeared in court on December 26. Photo / NZMEA man who handed himself in to police for questioning over the suspected double homicide of a farming couple has appeared in court. A man was named a person of interest over the suspected double homicide, which was followed by a nearly two-week search for him. Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett said the man had presented himself to the Whanganui Police Station about 1.30pm on Christmas Day, and was arrested on an active warrant. “Police on ground in the area will now be making further inquiries in the investigation,” Bennett said.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 26, 2025 00:33 UTC