Children playing on the streets of a small East Coast township watched on as a man repeatedly ran over his neighbour.
A Tolaga Bay man has admitted murdering his neighbour by running him down with his car after ongoing tensions over a roaming dog.
Selwyn David Cornelius, 51, this afternoon pleaded guilty in Gisborne District Court to murdering Mark Anthony Paaka, 40, on October 31.
A police summary of facts said the two men had argued after Cornelius became angry about Mr Paaka's dog coming onto his property.
Tensions mounted throughout the day and although a friend of Cornelius attempted to calm him, Cornelius continued threatening both the puppy and its owner.