Whanganui gang shooting a screwed up intimidation - defence lawyer
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Trial of Black Power members over Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana s death begins
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Whanganui man Kevin “Kastro” Ratana was fatally shot in August 2018. The facts Kuru admitted in relation to his involvement in Ratana’s death cannot be fully reported as multiple defendants are awaiting trial. One other defendant, Hikitia Rawiri Hakaraia, also known as Hikitia Box, was sentenced in June for Ratana’s manslaughter. Ratana’s partner Wairoa Herewini said she was alone, hurting and trying to be a good mother, but that was hard when the children awoke screaming about what happened. “How the actions of a few in a short space [of time].took [Ratana] away.” She had moved house countless times since Ratana’s death as it was difficult to feel safe anywhere.