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David Tamihere: The freed killer
One of NZ's most notorious killers was released from prison yesterday and was later enjoying freedom on the balcony of his new Auckland home.

Killer David Tamihere freed
David Tamihere was this morning released from prison after 20 years behind bars for the murders of Heidi Paakkonen and Urban Hoglin.

John Tamihere defends his brother
Radio Live host John Tamihere has defended the innocence of his brother, soon-to-be-released convicted double murderer David Tamihere, on his radio show today.

David Tamihere to be released from prison
David Tamihere, who was convicted of the murder of two Swedish backpackers, has been granted parole after serving nearly 20 years in prison and will be released on November 15.

Preschooler's killer to be freed
The man who bashed James Whakaruru repeatedly until he died, aged 4, will spend Christmas a free man - despite fears he will reoffend.

David Tamihere's bid for freedom up in the air
Double murderer David Tamihere made his 14th appearance before the parole board today. But what was the decision?

Victims' fear as killer rapist seeks freedom
One of NZ's most notorious killers allegedly raped and abducted a girl, 14, in a previously unreported case before going on to commit murder.