One man is dead and another has critical injuries after an incident in Invercargill overnight. that if anyone else witnessed this incident to contact the Invercargill Police on 03 211 0400. Kyah Kennedy played for many years for the Port Softball Club in Bluff and won the prize for the most valuable player under-17 this season. A scene guard was in place overnight on Don St and a forensic examination of the area will continue, police said. His father was again concerned in late November 2019, when he saw his son going from normal to aggressive. "He was a natural athlete and a pleasure to be around, the Demons Club were thankful to him for joining us at various Club Champs Tournaments over the years.". He was charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. "If you were on Don St, either on foot or in a vehicle around 12.45am [on Saturday], then we strongly urge you to make contact with the investigation team.". A man who lived nearby said he heard "a big bang". Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt yesterday said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the crash and an alleged stabbing incident early on Saturday which left one man dead and another critically injured. Multiple people have been killed in a road crash in central Invercargill - a horror start to the long weekend. A Southland man killed another man before decapitating him, a High Court judge has been told. One of four teenagers killed in an Invercargill crash on Friday has been remembered as a "beautiful, talented, caring and cheeky man". He died at the scene. Three of the victims were 16, and one was 17. Police - 'Four young men have died' in tragic Invercargill crash - ZB One man is dead and another is critically injured after a stabbing in Invercargill overnight. Off-duty firefighter Murray Milne-Maresca, of Invercargill, said he was first on the scene. The crash "was a tragedy for the Bluff Community as a whole", Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman said at a media stand-up yesterday. "Probably now, with the whole [Covid-19] restrictions changing, it's a lot more crowded out there, but other than that it hasn't really been too bad," she said. 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Reports completed by a psychologist and two psychiatrists after Clark's death outlined Boyle's medical history. A complaint against the former manager of Stadium Southland has been revealed. It was a horrific sceneIts a tragedy for any family to have to go through this.. Photo: Supplied/GiveaLittle. In a statement his team mates say they are devastated, and that he was a one of a kind young man who was now flying with the angels. Funeral Notices. Chad Parekura. Robyn Edie/Stuff Flowers left at the scene. I'm absolutely heartbroken I will miss you so much mate. And the sister of another victim posted the last photo she took with him. It is terrible.. Earlier today, Simon Coe, rector of Southland Boys' High School, said the accident was a difficult time for the Bluff, Invercargill and SBHS communities. Nathan Tane, who lives nearby, recalled hearing a "horrific smack" and said he just knew something serious had happened. Police said a person had died after a crash "in the area of Clyde Street" about 12.50pm on Monday. Fashion store Caroline Eve saleswoman Lisa Clark said she was worried about such an incident happening almost in front of where she worked. Motorists should take an alternative route. Just lost," she wrote. An Invercargill father called mental health services 40 times in the weeks before his son killed his stepson. Man shot dead by police in Feilding named as Darren Norman Lyttle Police gave a press conference in relation to the crash, which involved a Ford Ranger and a truck carrying concrete, on Queens Dr just before 4pm on Friday. A friend of Rouse's family has also set up a Givealittle page to raise money to support his mother. Another friend posted a picture with Parekura captioned: "Leaving way too soon my brother.". A note attached to the bouquet said: forever grateful to be able to know you all.. When asked if anyone else was at the address, he said, Yeah, he is dead.. In the neighbourhood of homes on 1-acre (0.4 hectare) lots, Garcia could see the man . He died at the scene.". Visit image gallery to purchase the image. "Weprobably know them all and everybody [here] is grieving. Photo: Niva Chittock/RNZ, Staffing losses likely without funding boost, Teen 'left in tears' by councillor's alleged remarks, Councillor accused of sexually harassing teen worker, Tramper rescued from Fiordland National Park, Future of the industry in the hands of these chefs, Firefighters battle police in chopper appeal fundraiser, Unlicensed driver pleads guilty to manslaughter, Preferred route determined for Taieri cycle trail. "Let's get this guy out," she could be heard saying in the footage, posted on social media but since removed. Scene guards were put at the house overnight and there was an ESR examination of the house. The second man was taken to hospital in a critical condition with similar injuries and underwent surgery. Police have confirmed a person has been killed after being hit by a train in Invercargill this afternoon. A young man killed in Invercargill at the weekend had a tough upbringing and some issues, but he had a big heart, his older brother says. READ MORE: * Former South Canterbury man represents himself, successfully argues for fine over community work * Prominent New Zealand entertainer guilty of domestic violence retains name suppression * Tauranga man sentenced to indefinite prison term. Witnesses noted about 10 police cars were at the scene shortly after the crash. READ MORE: * Panmure homicide: Auckland man remanded without plea on murder charge * Panmure homicide: Man's charge of common assault upgraded to murder * Man stabbed to death during lockdown in Auckland's Panmure named by police. Clarification: The teenagers vehicle collided with a truck carrying concrete, not a concrete truck. Indaka Rouse was one of the four teenagers killed in a crash in Invercargill on Friday. died yesterday evening. Funerals for two teenagers killed in Invercargill crash - NZ Herald We are having a very sad weekend and I feel very much for the families involved and the emergency response officers.. A police officer patrolling the cordon responded to Stuff questions with none of your business and suggested the reporter leave. "I thought my brother was the devil because of the voices," Justice Nation read out. Man killed and decapitated flatmate in Invercargill, court told - NZ Herald, Invercargill killing: Accused appears in court - NZ Herald. Four teenagers killed in horror Invercargill crash | nzherald.co.nz All four of the boys are former students of the school. READ MORE: * US man who killed 5 members of . Invercargill man Morne Kruger died in a motorbike crash in Southland at the weekend. Today, Joseph Kevin Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother, 19-year-old James Clark, at a High Court hearing in Invercargill. The hearing took place at the High Court at Invercargill, with the defendant watching the proceedings via audiovisual link. Invercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before son "We both had to sit down and have a cup of tea and a smoke when the road was sorted.". Flowers have been left at the police cordon surrounding the crash site. Saturday, April 23, 2022 RNZ. At this stage the police were still working through witnesses and Bowman did not want to speculate if anyone else was involved in the incident or if it was gang-related. 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Specialist investigators and scientists were coming down from Christchurch to help carry out a scene examination, Southland area commander Inspector Mike Bowman said. Three of the victims were 16 and one was . We are right in the middle of the [polices] cordons. Later, while in custody, Boyle assaulted his lawyer, assaulted other custodial staff and removed his own eyeball. Police saw blood on his pants, and he was told his rights and handcuffed. It was one of the voices that told him to either take his eye out or take his father out. Queens Drive remains closed between St Andrews Drive and Newcastle St on Saturday morning as police continued their investigation. Last weekend, four people died on New Zealand's roads during the official Easter Weekend holiday road toll period. Multiple people have been killed in a road crash in central Invercargill - a horror start to the long weekend. US man called police 5 times as gunman approached, firing, before Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds said Bluff had been hit hard by the death of the teenagers. It was the second crash in that area in the past six weeks, she said. They were Konnor Steele (16), Indaka Rouse (16), Kyah Kennedy (16) all from Bluff and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai (17) from Invercargill. That was down on nine from 2021. A second man at the scene was taken to hospital with critical injuries. Family of one of the victims spoke of his death on Facebook. "He really did turn his whole life around for his family when this happened," the page stated. In Invercargill? A second person has died on southern roads in as many days. Tributes and photos have been posted and shared widely of the boys, whose deaths have shaken the Invercargill and Bluff communities. It is very shocking. Donnellys evidence included that of a neighbour, who said the defendant had seemed agitated and worried about seven hours before the alleged crime, but another witness who saw him about 90 minutes before said nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The defendant had suffered significantly since at least 2012 when first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and there was ample evidence to support the opinions of the doctors, she said. So far the Givealittle page that has been up for just under 24 hours has raised over $7000. Photo: Toni McDonald A man was killed after a tree fell at a property in Invercargill this afternoon. The "devastated" Port Softball Club also took to social media to pay tribute to Kennedy's parents and extended family. "You have been a part of our club for so long and we are just overstruck with sadness that you're now flying high with the angels.". An autopsy revealed that the victim suffered multiple sharp and blunt-force injuries, he said. The suspect, 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza, remained at large late Sunday despite a search involving more than 200 police from multiple jurisdictions. Gone but not forgotten, taken too soon along with everyone else," said one friend. "It is very rare to have two such serious events taking place within a day. He asked that if anyone was in the vicinity of Don St around 12.45am, that they come forward with any information. In a post on Facebook, the club remembered Kennedy as a "talented teammate and a fierce competitor". - NZ Herald and ODT. A police spokeswoman said they responded to an incident in Avon Rd after receiving calls about 1.30pm but the man died of his injuries. Walking past. Bowman said there was sufficient staff to handle both incidents. Police detective inspector Stuart Harvey said emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Queens Drive, near Queens Park. The man, who has interim name suppression, appeared before Justice Gerald Nation by audio visual link in the High Court at Invercargill today at a hearing to determine whether he would be found not guilty by reason of insanity. On one occasion after the tragedy, the defendant punched his lawyer in the head for no reason, at a time when he appeared calm, before having a seizure. Photo: Supplied / GiveaLittle A homicide investigation is under way after Chad Parekura, of Wellington, was found dead in Don St early on Saturday. A St John spokeswoman said two ambulances and two management personnel attended. Invercargill man, 49, named as person killed in motorbike crash Four teenage boys have died in a horror crash in Invercargill, says Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman.Full story: https://bit.ly/3Mp3w2oFull story: https:. Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey said police received a report just before 12.45am that two men were injured on Don St, near the Invercargill District Court building. Another resident said he heard a loud crunching noise at the time of the crash. She said they were from big, well-known local families. Police, fire crews and a St John ambulance were all present. Lyttle, 53, was shot after an eight-hour standoff with police at a home in Feilding. 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Boyle killed Clark on December 8, 2019, by hitting him with a mallet and cutting him with a knife. Their mother then wrote "rest in love baby boy". Alternatively, information can also be . One was walking up and down the footpath while the others stayed in the cab. Its a very sad weekend for the city, and we feel very sad for the people involved including of course the emergency responders, he said. Chad Parekura. Man killed in Invercargill collision. These seemed to get worse in the months leading up to the death of his flatmate, after two of his dogs were euthanised for attacking sheep. The resident said he went back inside once police arrived. "Mr Boyle believed his actions were morally correct.". You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Police have released the name of a man killed in what they say was an assault in central Invercargill early yesterday. Canterbury. 'A sad day for the community': At least one young man killed in