Police at the scene in Hillary Street in the Dunedin suburb of Liberton in January 2024. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton
The trial of the man accused of murdering a newly-married migrant in Dunedin starts on Monday.
The body of 27-year-old Gurjit Singh was found at his home in Liberton with stab wounds in January last year.
The technician accused of his murder, who is listed in court documents only as Rajinder, will appear on trial in the Dunedin High Court.
He pleaded not guilty in February last year.
The trial of the now 35-year-old is set down for three weeks.
Forensic evidence indicated Singh died from multiple stab wounds by a sharp weapon.
More than $46,000 was donated to support his family on a GiveALittle page, describing Singh as hard working and a "well settled permanent resident of New Zealand" whose new wife was due to arrive into the country in early February in 2024.
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