R v Tumaialu - [2026] NZHC 2750

Date of Judgment

09 September 2026

Decision

R v Tumaialu (PDF 223 KB)

Summary

Sentencing for manslaughter - single stabbing in the course of a mutual fist-fight. Starting point 6.5 years. Uplift for offending while subject to sentence and for history of violence offending (4 months). Discounts of 20 and 10 per cent for guilty plea and background factors respectively. End sentence 4 years and 10 months' imprisonment. First strike warning issued.