391: – to examine David's application for compensation. After a year-long investigation, Binnie concluded in September 2012 that the Dunedin police made a number of egregious errors "that led directly to the wrongful conviction", and that "on the balance of probabilities," David was innocent of the murders in 1994 and should be paid compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment". As part of his inquiry, Judge Binnie interviewed David over an entire day and described him as a "credible witness". By the time Binnie's report was completed, Simon Power had retired from Parliament.
150:. Margaret Bain had developed an interest in new-age spiritualism. She referred to her husband as "a son of Belial – one of the Four Crown Princes of Hell". They used to fight and bicker, and shortly before the murders Margaret told an acquaintance that she would shoot Robin if she could. She refused to let him sleep in the house, so he often slept in the back of his van near the school. When he came home on weekends, he slept in a caravan in the garden.
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spearheaded a lengthy campaign to have David's convictions overturned. He visited him in prison over 200 times and wrote four books about the case. Karam stated in his books that " innocence is the only possible conclusion" and that he was "totally innocent". Karam was subsequently described in some media as a 'freedom fighter' and his support helped bring about a
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conclusions are measured and compelling… he makes no errors in his methodology and reasoning. By comparison the report of Robert Fisher QC is flawed. It says
Justice Binnie made fundamental errors of principle in assessing innocence, and misconduct by the authorities. The analysis does not sustain either of these allegations.”
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Callinan report, the Crown rejected David's compensation application. However, it offered an ex gratia payment of $ 925,000 to settle the matter and bring closure to all parties, which David reluctantly accepted. Joe Karam said that David felt he had no choice but to accept
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to lay out nine arguments before the Privy
Council as to why his convictions should be quashed. Two of the nine points concerned Robin's mental state and possible motive including the possibility that he was "facing the public revelation of very serious sex offences against his teenage daughter". The
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case was that David shot his mother, two sisters and brother before going out on his morning paper run at about 5.45am. There was a struggle with his brother. He returned to the house about an hour later, typed a message on the computer that said "Sorry, you are the only one who deserved to stay" and
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When the police arrived they found five members of the Bain family dead, having all suffered gunshot wounds – Robin (58), his wife
Margaret (50), their daughters Arawa (19) and Laniet (18), and their son Stephen (14). A message was found typed on a computer that said "sorry, you are the only one
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Council concluded that: "In the opinion of the board, the fresh evidence adduced in relation to the nine points ... taken together, compels the conclusion that a substantial miscarriage of justice has actually occurred in this case." The Privy Council quashed Bain's convictions and ordered
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Gallavin, Dean of law at Canterbury University said: “The decision of the to retain another judge smacks of a fishing exercise in order to receive a conclusion that best suits their desires. I contend that it was the actions of Minister Collins and the woeful treatment of Justice Binnie that
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earnings and costs of legal and forensic experts. Journalist, Amanda Spratt, wrote: "Ten years down the track, the friends and fortune have gone. The woman he loved left him, he sold his home and he doesn't bother going to dinner parties any more, sick of them ending in an argument and a walk-out."
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Dean Cottle, a witness who was expected to testify for the defence that Laniet was intending to expose an incestuous relationship with her father, failed to show up at court when called. Cottle provided a written statement to this effect but
Justice Williamson found him unreliable as a witness and,
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Laniet had been flatting in
Dunedin but also lived with her father in the Taieri schoolhouse. She returned to the family residence on the Sunday evening of 19 June, the day before the murders, to attend a family meeting. At David Bain's retrial, witnesses said the meeting was called because Laniet,
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At David Bain's third Court of Appeal hearing, fellow teachers described Robin at the time of the killings as "deeply depressed, to the point of impairing his ability to do his job of teaching children." Cyril Wilden, a former teacher and registered psychologist visited the Taieri School, and noted
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said that
Callinan's report raised "justifiable and inevitable doubts when looking at David Bain's account of what happened on 20 June, 1994". Beynen's perspective was that: "If he can't show he probably didn't do it, he probably did it". He noted that Binnie had come to the opposite conclusion in
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On 2 August 2016, Adams announced that
Callinan had found David was not innocent "on the balance of probabilities". In reply, David said he was "disgusted" that Callinan made negative comments about him but refused to interview him, or give him the chance to reply. Joe Karam had challenged a draft
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Ms Collins publicly criticised contents of Binnie's report; in response Binnie accused Collins of "playing politics with the report" and claimed she had required him to keep the report confidential. Binnie said that he had weighed up the totality of the evidence both for and against David. He said
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In a letter to the editor, 21 September 2012, Kenneth Palmer, Associate Professor of Law Auckland University, said: “Justice Binnie’s report on David Bain is an exemplary document. It deserves an A grade. The gathering and analysis of the evidence, consideration of the relevant legal issues and
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The retrial took place at the Christchurch High Court, with the jury sworn in on 6 March 2009, and David pleaded not guilty to the five murder charges. The defence introduced documented evidence about Robin Bain's state of mind and argued that he committed the murders and then committed suicide
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became interested in the case in 1996, when he read a newspaper article about some university students trying to raise money for David's appeal by selling jam. He gave them some money and then studied the evidence presented at the original trial. He felt "something was wrong" with the case and
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As a result, neither the prosecution nor the defence put forward any evidence about motive at the trial. The Crown prosecutor told the jury during his summing up, "It is beyond comprehension. We can't understand it. Your job is to work out who did it, not to worry about why it happened. We will
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Karam's support for David came at considerable personal cost. He used to be a millionaire owning more than 20 investment properties. He no longer owns these. He worked fulltime on David's case up until the 2003 appeal and friends estimate he lost up to $ 4 million in terms of his time, loss of
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said that it was hard "to avoid the conclusion that Collins had made up her mind even before she opened it"; "Justice Minister Judith Collins seems to have forgotten that New Zealanders have a deeply ingrained sense of fair play." In February 2016, before the publication of Callinan's report,
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The total cost to the taxpayer of the David Bain legal case was nearly $ 7 million. The 2009 retrial cost more than $ 4 million, making it the most expensive trial in New Zealand history. The three reports into whether David should receive compensation - by retired Canadian judge Ian Binnie,
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and former High Court judge Robert Fisher without consulting Cabinet, and before releasing it to David's legal team. Fisher claimed that Binnie had made significant errors of principle, so Collins decided another report into David's compensation claim would have to be commissioned.
371:. His case fell outside Cabinet rules on compensation, meaning the government was not obliged to pay him anything, but may do so if he was able to establish his innocence on "the balance of probabilities" and was also considered to be the "victim of exceptional circumstances".
434:, said Callinan had been selected based on his extensive criminal experience and because he would bring a fresh perspective to the inquiry. He was instructed not to read Ian Binnie's report and chose not to talk to David in the course of conducting his investigation.
319:. Justice Fogarty said that under New Zealand law, there was no reason for continued detention and he was bailed to the home of his longtime supporter Karam. Altogether, he served almost thirteen years of a life sentence with a minimum sixteen-year non-parole period.
70:, arguing that Robin Bain was involved in an incestuous relationship with one of his daughters. When this was about to be disclosed, he killed everyone in his family except David and then committed suicide. The Privy Council declared there had been a 'substantial
43:, New Zealand. The only suspects were David Cullen Bain, the eldest son and only survivor, and Robin Bain, the father. David Bain, aged 22, was charged with five counts of murder. In May 1995, he was convicted on each of the five counts and sentenced to mandatory
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The defence case was that Robin shot and killed his wife and children, then turned on the computer, typed in the message to his son and committed suicide. David returned from his paper round, found his family members dead and rang emergency services.
117:, to conduct a second review of David's compensation claim. Callinan concluded that David was not innocent on the balance of probabilities. David's legal team indicated they would contest the report's findings in Court. The Government offered David an
146:, Dunedin. The house was old and 'semi-derelict'. Photographs presented at the trial showed most of the rooms were squalid and messy with the family's belongings strewn in disorderly heaps. At the time of the murders, Robin and Margaret were
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in 1995, principally on whether the trial judge had erred in refusing to admit Cottle's testimony. The Court refused to hear the appeal on the grounds that the "Crown case appeared very strong and the defence theory not at all plausible."
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probably never know why." Justice Neil Williamson told the jury that the Crown said "... that these events were so bizarre and abnormal that it was impossible for the human mind to conceive of any logical or reasonable explanation".
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and that she "acted in bad faith, abused her power, and acted in a biased, unreasonable and predetermined manner". In August 2014, Collins resigned as Minister following concern about other controversies she was involved in, and
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other seven points concerned questions about particular pieces of evidence. The Privy Council said there was considerable doubt that David would have been convicted if evidence discovered post-trial had been put to the jury.
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may not be accurate. However no inquests were held; a Law Society spokesman pointed out that even if the coroner's findings disagreed with the retrial verdict, this could not lead to any further legal action against David.
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version of Callinan's report, referring to it as a 'trainwreck' and a breach of natural justice. David's legal team had indicated it should be discarded or peer-reviewed, or they would contest its validity in court.
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In 2013, in a Fairfax Media-Ipsos political poll, 60% of respondents thought David should receive compensation for his time in prison, but fewer than 50% thought he was innocent. Other surveys had similar results.
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and had a part-time job delivering morning newspapers. Arawa was attending teachers' training college (formerly Otago Teachers' College, later Otago University, School of Education) and Stephen was at high school.
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said the New Zealand government was not providing David with a fair compensation hearing; he criticised the government for spending "millions of dollars shopping around for a report that fits their view".
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in his absence, ruled against admission of his testimony. So whether Laniet intended to disclose allegations of incest against her father prior to the killings was not presented to the trial jury.
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was Minister of Police at the time David was acquitted in 2007 and was now the new Justice Minister. She disagreed with Binnie's conclusions and sought feedback on his report from the police, the
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because he was having an incestuous relationship with daughter, Laniet, which was about to become public. The trial lasted about three months and the jury took less than a day to find David
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that "Robin appeared to be increasingly disorganised and struggling to cope." There were piles of unopened mail on his desk and his classroom was ‘dishevelled, disorganised and untidy’.
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tested with luminol on the day of the murders. Police officers admitted at the retrial that they should have cut out and retained the carpet with the bloodied footprints.
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editorial for 3 January 2013 expressed the view that it was "elegantly written and should be required reading for anyone tempted to express an opinion on the matter".
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Following his acquittal, David undertook a three-month European holiday paid for by his supporters. Ten months later, he was struggling to find work and had no money.
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said he believed Mr Bain should have been paid compensation "and he should also get apologised to." Labour Party justice spokesperson at the time,
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then waited in the lounge for his father to come in from the caravan before shooting him in the head. He then rang emergency services.
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emergency number at 7:09 am in a distressed state and told the operator: "They're all dead, they're all dead."
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payment of $ 925,000 to put an end to the drawn out dispute over compensation which David reluctantly accepted.
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said "I think it's undeniable that the process itself has been absolutely botched." Greens co-leader
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1807:"Report for the Minister of Justice on Compensation Claim By David Cullen Bain By Hon Ian Binnie QC"
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Report For The Minister Of Justice On Compensation Claim By David Cullen Bain By Hon Ian Binnie QC
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who deserved to stay". Four days later, David, aged 22, was charged with five counts of murder.
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was also critical of the way this claim had been handled, saying it had been "appalling".
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Innocent!: seven critical flaws in the conviction of David Bain
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Application for Royal Prerogative of Mercy: David Cullen Bain
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Judith Collins stands by her word in Bain's compensation case
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David Bain trial: 'Banished' father murdered family - defence
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compromised the integrity of the system in the first place.”
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Joe Karam: David Bain payout a 'bittersweet pill to swallow'
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Joe Karam: David Bain payout a 'bittersweet pill to swallow'
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Binnie's report gets it all right, NZ Herald, 21 Sept 2012
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The Investigator Special. Series 3. Episode 1. Robin Bain.
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the money because "Cabinet was never going to play fair".
62:. In 2007, his legal team, guided by Karam, successfully
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David and Goliath, NZ Listener Editorial, 3 January 2013
1776:"Bain innocent and deserves payout, judge tells Cabinet"
102:, on advice from the police, the Solicitor-General and
980:"David Bain: Retired judge to head compensation claim"
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Trevett, Claire; Dougan, Patrice (23 February 2015).
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David's case was taken up by businessman and former
2280:"The $ 7m bill for David Bain's innocence campaign"
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Bain 'felt he had to' accept govt's payment - Karam
142:In June 1994, the family lived at 65 Every Street,
1857:"Justice Binnies report markedly generous to Bain"
2323:The $ 7m bill for David Bain's innocence campaign
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941:"Summary of key findings Hon Dr Robert Fisher QC"
916:Report recommending Bain compensation is 'flawed'
19:"David Bain" redirects here. For other uses, see
1965:Dougan, Patrice; Bayer, Kurt (23 January 2015).
1394:. Auckland: David Ling Publishing. p. 264.
1147:, Privy Council, 11 May 2007, Scoop, paras 41-43
1535:, press release by Phil Goff, 19 December 2000.
1342:David Bain V The Queen - Privy Council Judgment
1171:"Laniet scared of brother David, witnesses say"
1157:David Bain V The Queen - Privy Council Judgment
1145:David Bain V The Queen - Privy Council Judgment
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797:David Bain V The Queen - Privy Council Judgment
674:Black Hands drama series TVNZ, 31 October 2020.
620:Trial By Ambush: The Prosecutions of David Bain
2267:Rodney Hide: A $ 1 million betrayal of justice
1922:"Bain takes High Court action against Collins"
1793:David Bain's compo report had list of 'errors'
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864:. Committee of the Privy Council. 11 May 2007
252:in 2009 at which David was found not guilty.
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1967:"Cabinet to look at David Bain compensation"
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1416:"David Bain trial: Three possible outcomes"
2107:"Poll shows support for Bain compensation"
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560:David and Goliath: the Bain family murders
2255:Bain payment: 'Pragmatism over principle'
2243:Bain payment: 'Pragmatism over principle'
2172:"The shameful case of David Bain's compo"
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697:93 min docudrama. TV1, New Zealand, 2005.
2132:"Poll backs compensation for David Bain"
1695:"Free Bain struggles to find employment"
1533:Bain Matters Referred To Court Of Appeal
950:. New Zealand Government. Archived from
339:and others to decide whether to conduct
1719:Shuttleworth, Kate (14 December 2012).
1100:. Auckland, NZ: David Ling Publishing.
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680:Channel 4, United Kingdom, August 2022.
383:chose an overseas judge – retired
2302:"Bain's retrial cost police $ 476,000"
1953:Controversial final months for Collins
1747:"Collins seeks second opinion on Bain"
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1266:"Bain takes his case to the law lords"
264:The first application was made to the
32:Memorial to the Cullen Bain family in
2224:, The Globe & Mail, 8 April 2015
1920:Quilliam, Rebecca (30 January 2013).
1637:"David Bain trial: Reasons to acquit"
634:In the Grip of Evil: The Bain Murders
16:1994 multiple homicide in New Zealand
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2349:from the original on 1 November 2020
2335:McConnell, Glenn (31 October 2020).
2196:Beynen, Martin van (2 August 2016).
1169:Van Beynen, Martin (22 April 2009).
1159:, Privy Council, 11 May 2007, para 3
577:The Mask of Sanity: The Bain Murders
2170:Garner, Duncan (19 February 2016).
1993:"Australian judge's colourful past"
1774:Young, Audrey (10 September 2012).
1721:"Dunne: Bain should be compensated"
1548:Bain could be out of jail next week
1486:Cumming, Geoff (15 December 2007).
1448:"Karam gets $ 330,000 in legal aid"
1446:Van Beynen, Martin (10 June 2009).
799:, Privy Council, 11 May 2007 para 8
772:"Bain father and son were suspects"
272:In June 1998, David petitioned the
2079:Vance, Andrea (21 February 2013).
2053:Fisher, David (28 December 2012).
1048:Van Beynen, Martin (6 June 2009).
636:(Dunedin: Square One Press, 2003)
311:On 15 May 2007, David was granted
280:, which was then passed on to the
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2513:Ministry of Justice (New Zealand)
2369:"The Bain Family Murders - All 4"
1934:from the original on 27 June 2013
1745:Vance, Andrea (4 December 2012).
930:, Office of the Ombudsman, para 5
751:its name was Taieri Beach School.
671:10 episode podcast. (Stuff 2020).
446:Reactions to compensation outcome
2520:crime.co.nz, commercial web site
2105:Gower, Patrick (13 March 2013).
2081:"Majority favour compo for Bain"
729:List of massacres in New Zealand
632:Judith Wolfe and Trevor Reeves.
2569:June 1994 events in New Zealand
2564:Unsolved murders in New Zealand
2419:"Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision"
2394:"Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision"
1565:"David Bain timeline of events"
813:"David Bain timeline of events"
430:. The new Minister of Justice,
1805:Binnie, Ian (30 August 2012).
1635:Booker, Jarrod (6 June 2009).
1294:Henzell, James (19 May 2007).
411:New Zealand Bill of Rights Act
355:defence lawyer Peter Williams
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2589:Mass shootings in New Zealand
2138:. 10 May 2015. Archived from
1882:Collins, judge feud over Bain
1834:, NZ Herald, 19 November 2016
1207:Gay, Edward (17 March 2009).
1072:"David Bain – A Profile"
918:, NZ Herald, 13 December 2012
887:"David Bain found not guilty"
690:TVNZ, New Zealand, July 2010.
648:The Bain Killings Whodunnit?
579:(Auckland: David Ling, 1997)
483:On 2 August 2016, journalist
1991:Hill, Ruth (21 March 2015).
1488:"Joe Karam: Freedom fighter"
1354:Venter, Nick (19 May 2007).
904:A Case that divides a nation
78:in June 2009 ended with his
2579:1994 murders in New Zealand
2269:, NZ Herald, 7 August 2016.
2031:, NZ Herald, 5 August 2016
1693:Hume, Tim (18 April 2010).
1589:Gay, Edward (27 May 2009).
1009:, NZ Herald, 5 August 2016
266:New Zealand Court of Appeal
113:, a retired justice of the
90:, a retired justice of the
21:David Bain (disambiguation)
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1123:, 30 August 2012, para 31.
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1884:, Stuff, 13 December 2012
1795:, Stuff, 13 December 2012
1625:, NZ Herald, 6 March 2009
530:Former ACT Party leader,
51:period of sixteen years.
2496:David Bain case timeline
2312:– via Stuff.co.nz.
1514:, NZ Herald, 20 May 2007
1255:30 August 2012, para 566
1197:, NZ Herald, 16 May 2009
862:"David Bain v The Queen"
678:The Bain Family Murders.
227:with a sixteen-year non-
2325:, Stuff, 2 August 2016.
2055:"Poll: Give Bain compo"
1523:Listener, 21 April 2007
1390:McNeish, James (1997).
1096:McNeish, James (1997).
714:List of unsolved deaths
594:(Auckland: Reed, 2000)
562:(Auckland: Reed, 1997)
115:High Court of Australia
92:Supreme Court of Canada
2489:The New Zealand Herald
2059:The New Zealand Herald
1971:The New Zealand Herald
1955:, RNZ, 30 August 2014
1927:The New Zealand Herald
1900:The New Zealand Herald
1814:The New Zealand Herald
1780:The New Zealand Herald
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1241:Burning the Bain home
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1133:The perfect family
1050:"The Bain mystery"
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