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Tuhiata hanged for murder of Mary Dobie

1880 Tuhiata hanged for murder of Mary Dobie

Tuhiata, known as Tuhi, was hanged in Wellington for the murder of the artist Mary Dobie at Te Namu Bay, Ōpunake. Tuhi wrote to the governor days before his execution asking that 'my bad companions, your children, beer, rum and other spirits die with me'. more...

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  • The trial of Tuhiata (NZETC)
  • Murder at Te Namu (Puke Ariki)
  • Hone Harawira’s speech (Scoop)
  • The Te Namu murder (Papers Past)
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