A trial for the man accused of last year's Work and Income shootings in Ashburton, which was due to begin on Monday, has been delayed until next year.
Homeless man Russell John Tully, 48, denies murdering Work and Income front-counter workers Peggy Turuhira Noble, 67, and Susan Leigh Cleveland, 55, on September 1 last year.
He is also accused of attempting to murder two other staff members - Lindy Louise Curtis, 43, who was shot in the leg and badly injured, and Kim Elizabeth Adams.
Tully faces charges of murder and attempted murder, and other charges including theft, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, and setting a man-trap.
Last week, it was announced that the 2-3 week long trial, before Justice Cameron Mander, was to start on November 23.
