Stabbed teen's family visibly upsetMembers of Zion's family - including his parents and sister - were in court today to see the accused. He stood firm in the dock staring at the them, making no movement or reaction as police held Zion's family back. They confirmed last night that Zion's family was told before the arrest was announced. There were about 80 youths at the party, held at a house rented through Airbnb on Medbury Terrace. "Zion's family would like to thank the wider Christchurch community for the support and aroha they have been shown over the past few days," the family said in a statement provided by police yesterday.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 16, 2021 22:30 UTC