Shannon PitmanOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Whangārei·NZ Herald·1 Jul, 2026 07:00 AM5 mins to read‌Audrey Thompson is on trial at the High Court in Whangārei for the alleged murder of Arthur Tahere. Photo / NZMEAudrey Thompson is on trial at the High Court in Whangārei for the alleged murder of Arthur Tahere. Photo / NZMEWARNING: This article details graphic violence and upset some readers.The night was meant to be drinks and a friend meeting her mate’s partner for the first time.Hours later, that partner lay dying from a stab wound to the neck delivered by the protective friend with a beer bottle.