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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Hayden Tasker identified as the accused in fatal New Year's Day attack on Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming
Hayden Donald Jason Tasker is named the man accused of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson on New Year's Day. Tasker, 32, of Motueka, had interim name suppression since his arrest, but it was lifted at a pre-trial hearing in the High Court at Wellington on Friday, August 8, according to a report by the Post. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program He has pleaded not guilty to murder, attempted murder, dangerous driving, drink driving, and driving while disqualified. His trial is tentatively scheduled for May 2026. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When the Camera Clicked at the Worst Possible Time Read More Undo What are the charges on Hayden Tasker? Tasker was arrested after an incident in Buxton Square car park, central Nelson, shortly after midnight on January 1, 2025. Tasker faces a series of charges, but he has pleaded not guilty to: Murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, Attempted murder of Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay, Causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard, and three charges of dangerous driving, according to a NZHearld report. Live Events He has, however, pleaded guilty and was convicted on charges of drink driving (exceeding the legal blood‐alcohol limit) and driving while disqualified. Following the incident, Tasker was arrested and made an initial court appearance in Nelson District Court on January 3, where he was remanded in custody. He later appeared at a High Court hearing in Blenheim in late February, where he formally entered not-guilty pleas to the more serious charges. What happened on New Year's Day Just after midnight on January 1, 2025, Fleming and Senior Sergeant Ramsay were on foot patrol in central Nelson when their vehicle was driven into at Buxton Square. Fleming, 62, died later that day in the hospital surrounded by family members. Ramsay, critically injured, survived. Another officer was treated for a concussion, and two members of the public were also hurt during the incident. Police allege that Tasker struck them. Fleming's death and legacy Fleming was taken to the hospital after the incident but died surrounded by family. She was the first policewoman to be killed in the line of duty in New Zealand, and the first Nelson officer to die on the job. She served 38 years and seven months in uniform, beginning as a traffic officer in Auckland in 1986 before joining the police in 1992 alongside her husband, Bryn. She later moved to Nelson, where she was the area response manager. Her funeral on January 16 at the Trafalgar Centre was attended by colleagues, community members, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. A private family service followed. Fleming was the 34th police officer to die in the line of duty in New Zealand.
NZ Herald
2 days ago
- NZ Herald
Name released of man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming
Tasker also pleaded not guilty to other charges, including the attempted murder of Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay, who was with Fleming at the time. Hayden Donald Jason Tasker of Motueka has been named as the man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming in the early hours of New Year's Day, 2025. Photo / Tracy Neal Tasker further denied causing grievous bodily harm to Ramsay with reckless disregard for his safety as an alternative charge and three charges of driving a motor vehicle on a road in a manner that was dangerous to the public. At the same time, he pleaded guilty and was convicted on charges of drink driving and driving while disqualified. Fleming and her colleagues had been doing foot patrols in central Nelson when they were allegedly set upon by a vehicle in Buxton Square about 2.10am. Fleming, 62, was injured alongside Ramsay and another officer when a car rammed into her and then into a police car. Two members of the public were also injured. Fleming succumbed to her injuries in hospital that day, surrounded by her family, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said at the time. Tasker was arrested soon after and made an initial brief appearance in the Nelson District Court on January 3, when he was remanded in custody. Chambers said Fleming was the first policewoman to be killed in the line of duty in New Zealand, and the first police officer to be killed while on duty in Nelson. Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was killed after a car ramming in Nelson in the early hours of January 1, 2025. Photo / Supplied She was farewelled at a large ceremony in Nelson attended by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The service followed a community candlelight vigil in Nelson attended by thousands. Suppression has been in place since his first court appearance, and over several court appearances since, but it lapsed today. Crown prosecutor Mark O'Donoghue said in February that continued suppression was contrary to the public interest, but the court was bound to continue it in the circumstances at the time, in order to protect the defendant's fair trial rights. Tracy Neal is a Nelson-based Open Justice reporter at NZME. She was previously RNZ's regional reporter in Nelson-Marlborough and has covered general news, including court and local government for the Nelson Mail.
Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
32-year-old man accused of killing police officer named
By Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist The man accused of murdering policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in the early hours of New Year's Day has been named as Hayden Donald Jason Tasker, of Motueka. Suppression lapsed today at a High Court pre-trial hearing in Wellington. Tasker, 32, was charged with multiple offences, including murder, as a result of the alleged incident in Nelson's Buxton Square car park. He denied the murder charge at a High Court appearance in Blenheim in late February. Tasker entered not guilty pleas in February to six charges, including murder, attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard for safety and three charges of dangerous driving. Tasker also pleaded not guilty to other charges, including the attempted murder of Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay, who was with Fleming at the time. Tasker further denied causing grievous bodily harm to Ramsay with reckless disregard for his safety as an alternative charge and three charges of driving a motor vehicle on a road in a manner that was dangerous to the public. At the same time, he pleaded guilty and was convicted on charges of drink driving and driving while disqualified. Fleming and her colleagues had been doing foot patrols in central Nelson when they were allegedly set upon by a vehicle in Buxton Square about 2.10am. Fleming, 62, was injured alongside Ramsay and another officer when a car rammed into her and then into a police car. Two members of the public were also injured. Fleming succumbed to her injuries in hospital that day, surrounded by her family, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said at the time. Tasker was arrested soon after and made an initial brief appearance in the Nelson District Court on January 3, when he was remanded in custody. Chambers said Fleming was the first policewoman to be killed in the line of duty in New Zealand, and the first police officer to be killed while on duty in Nelson. She was farewelled at a large ceremony in Nelson attended by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The service followed a community candlelight vigil in Nelson attended by thousands. Suppression has been in place since his first court appearance, and over several court appearances since, but it lapsed today. Crown prosecutor Mark O'Donoghue said in February that continued suppression was contrary to the public interest, but the court was bound to continue it in the circumstances at the time, in order to protect the defendant's fair trial rights.
1News
22-07-2025
- 1News
Porirua poacher jailed after being caught with over 600 pāua
A Porirua man has been sentenced to more than two years in jail after being found guilty of poaching 619 pāua – more than 60 times the daily catch limit. In November 2022, fishery officers searching the home of Ruteru Sufia found 65 pāua in a freezer along with 554 shucked pāua in another freezer. "This was a large amount of pāua, more than 60 times the daily catch limit and more than 30 times the accumulation limit. Also, 45 of the pāua found were undersize," Fisheries New Zealand regional manager, Fisheries Compliance, Phil Tasker, said. The seized pāua found at the Porirua home of Ruteru Sufia. (Source: Supplied) He was slapped with four charges under the Fisheries Act and one charge under the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations. ADVERTISEMENT While on bail, the 63-year-old was caught with a further 48 pāua – with 29 less than the minimum legal size. Tasker said Sufia had intended to sell the seafood, which is illegal. 'We have zero tolerance for poachers – they affect the sustainability of our shared fisheries, and they affect people who legitimately trade in seafood,' Tasker said. "Mr Sufia claimed the pāua in his freezer was for a wedding in Auckland, an explanation the court didn't believe. Mr Sufia's offending was deliberate. 'He wasn't concerned with legal size and catch limits; he was driven by financial gain from poaching this pāua." Sufia "has a long record of breaking fisheries rules", Tasker said, with the Ministry for Primary Industries dealing with more than 35 offences involving the man over "a number of years". He was sentenced today in the Porirua District Court to two years and six months in prison after being prosecuted by MPI. ADVERTISEMENT Sufia was also banned from all forms of fishing for three years. 'When we find evidence of illegal fishing – you can be assured that we will investigate and depending on the circumstances, place the matter before the court." Anyone who suspected illegal activity could make a report through 0800 4 POACHER (0800 47 62 24).
Scoop
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The Terrys - Release Soul-Stirring Third Album
Beloved Gerringong indie outfit The Terrys have just released their engrossing Self-Titled album, 'The Terrys', out via Westway Collective. Produced by longtime collaborators Tasker, Paddy Cornwall, and Taras Hrubyj-Piper, the album marks a bold new chapter for the band, showcasing their growth while staying true to the chaos and charm that's built them a fiercely loyal following. Featuring previously released singles 'Stay Free', 'Once Is Never Enough', 'Catalonia Dreams', and 'Eraser', the 13-track record is a genre-jumping, emotion-laced ride - full of anthemic highs, reflective moments and the band's signature cheek. To celebrate the album, The Terrys will embark on a national and international headline tour from August to October, bringing their new music (and mayhem) to fans across Australia and New Zealand. A central aim of this tour for the band was to make it affordable for all fans; hence, the ticket price of $35. Tickets available at: This follows sell-out shows across Australia, the UK, EU, and NZ, as well as appearances at Australian mainstays Beyond The Valley, Chasing Tides, Hay Park, Spaced Out Festival, Yours & Owls, NYE on the Hill, Rolling Sets, and Festival of the Sun. Last year, the band went from strength to strength, with their sophomore album 'Skate Pop' debuting at #2 on ARIA's Album Chart and landing a coveted triple j Feature Album spot. The singles also appeared at #93 ('No Bad Days'), #103 ('Hopscotch') and #181 ('Silent Disco') in triple j's Hottest 100 (2023). Their debut record 'True Colour' also debuted at #3 on the ARIA Album Chart. The Terrys' true north has always been this: stay positive, take it one day at a time and look towards the horizon with a smile and, ideally, beer in hand.
