Tamihere’s Convictions Quashed, Retrial Looms | Auckland News

David Tamihere, convicted in 1990 for the brutal 1989 murders of two Swedish backpackers, has seen his convictions overturned — but prosecutors now have an extra eight weeks to decide if they’ll push for a retrial. After serving 20 years and losing twice on appeal, this case remains a national obsession, sparking one of New Zealand’s largest land searches and decades of public outcry. With the Crown deliberating and the legal limbo stretching on, the world watches — and waits — to see if justice will get another chance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6bf0223e4fe9f523