NZ-born man charged with attempted murder over Sydney 'samurai sword attack' 10 Feb, 2021 05:50 AM 3 minutes to read A New Zealand-born real estate agent in Sydney has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly lashing out at two women. Video / 7 News A New Zealand-born real estate agent in Sydney has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly lashing out at two women. Video / 7 News NZ Herald A New Zealand-born real estate agent in Sydney has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly lashing out at two women with a samurai sword following an alcohol-fuelled night. Karl Howard allegedly attacked his girlfriend and her friend inside his $2m Sydney home just after 5am on Monday.