Shannon PitmanOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Whangārei·NZ Herald·2 Jul, 2026 05:00 AM6 mins to read‌Audrey Thompson is on trial in the High Court at Whangārei for the alleged murder of Arthur Tahere. Photo / Shannon PitmanWARNING: This article discusses graphic violence and may be upsetting to some readers.A couple’s argument over spending time together was abruptly interrupted by the sound of smashing glass.At first, Sunday Howard thought her friend had been injured. Then she saw blood dripping from her partner’s neck.

“I looked