Suzanne Morunga told the court on Wednesday that her son appeared “out of it”. On Sunday, September 8, the pair travelled back to the Pouto Rd address in Pouto Peninsula while Suzanne Morunga went to South Auckland to assist whānau. Suzanne Morunga said she was always in contact with “Jazzy girl” and was tearful describing their relationship. Suzanne Morunga said she was not in a condition to drive after being at the tangi and desperately needed sleep. Under cross‑examination, defence lawyer Arthur Fairley asked Suzanne Morunga whether she knew of her son’s allegations about his children.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 19, 2026 14:03 UTC