"There is a trail of blood leading from the house down to Boston Cres which is more than 200m away." Blood splatters are dotted up Ms Gifkins' driveway, then circle the car port before leading back down the drive and into the neighbouring property of Ms Hibbs. Ms Gifkins, whose yard also borders the reserve, said she thought she had disturbed the man while he was in her yard. "The kids could have been outside, being that time of day," Ms Hibbs said. Ms Gifkins described their neighbours as "the loveliest people", who she thought had been in the house for about six months.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 03, 2018 20:48 UTC