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10 May 2024 20:58
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      Home > News > National > Lower North Island

    A conviction's been overturned for a former Napier City councillor found guilty of drowning his wife in a Canadian lake ...and he may go to trial for a third time

    A conviction's been overturned for a former Napier City councillor found guilty of drowning his wife in a Canadian lake ...and he may go to trial for a third time


    Kiwi Peter Beckett was found guilty of killing Laura Letts-Beckett in a second trial in 2017 - after a hung jury in the first.

    Canadian news website, Castanet, is reporting the British Colombia Court of Appeal found mistakes by the presiding justice and Crown prosecutors in the second trial.

    The elementary school teacher died more than 10 years ago while the couple were fishing in small inflatable boat, northeast of Vancouver.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Lower North Island News
     09 May: The national grid operator wants to spend more than 30 million dollars to upgrade Hawke's Bay's Redclyffe substation - badly hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
     08 May: A meth bust in Palmerston North has landed a man in court this morning
     08 May: A truck crash is causing delays on State Highway 1 south of Levin
     04 May: At least four people have been injured after a serious crash in central Hawke's Bay
     04 May: A person has died and two others seriously injured after a crash in Feilding near Palmerston North last night
     30 Apr: Police are appealing for information to help solve the homicide of Napier man Patrick Teteni Reweti
     30 Apr: Police are asking the public for information about a stolen ute that crashed in Otaki on Friday, killing one and injuring others
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    Donna Kelce used to worry about money when her sons were training to become footballers 20:15

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    Jacob Batalon's mentality "hindered" him with his weight and work 19:45

     Entertainment:
    Rebel Wilson hasn't spoken to Isla Fisher since she made her bombshell claims about Sacha Baron Cohen in her memoir 'Rising Rebel' 19:15

     Rugby:
    The Northern Mystics are prioritising Grace Nweke's health and wellbeing above the needs of the team 18:57

     Entertainment:
    Henry Winkler wasn't "acknowledged as a human being" by his parents 18:45

     Cricket:
    Former Black Caps batter Colin Munro has retired from international cricket with a heavy heart 18:37

     Politics:
    Orica boss warns Future Gas Strategy leaves local manufacturing at risk without guaranteed lower prices 18:17

     Entertainment:
    Keith Urban tries to "impress" his wife Nicole Kidman with his concerts 18:15

     Law and Order:
    Two vape store robberies and a chase have led to three youth arrests in South Auckland 18:07

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