Abel Wira

Abel Wira

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Abel Wira, 61, is currently on trial at the High Court in Whangārei for manslaughter and owning a dog that caused injury or death, following the tragic death of his landlord, Neville Thomson, who was mauled by Wira's 23 dogs.

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Abel Wira was jailed for manslaughter following a dog attack incident.

Christchurch dog attack: No previous complaints filed with council against animals
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
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Abel Wira was jailed for three and a half years for his role in a dog-attack manslaughter conviction.

Three injured after dog attack in Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
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Abel Wira was found guilty of manslaughter for the death of Neville Thomson.

Dog attack victim Neville Thomson’s children speak after Abel Wira’s manslaughter verdict
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
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Abel Wira was found guilty of manslaughter after his dogs mauled Neville Thomson to death.

Far North man Abel Wira found guilty of manslaughter after dogs maul Neville Thomson to death
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
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Abel Wira is on trial for manslaughter after his dogs killed his landlord, Neville Thomson.

Abel Wira on trial for manslaughter after dogs kill landlord Neville Thomson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
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