Tahau

Tahau

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Tahau was a chief whose former settlement at Ōpepe became the site of a notorious ambush during the New Zealand Wars, where Te Kooti's forces attacked colonial cavalry, marking a significant event in New Zealand's military history.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Tahau admitted recklessly murdering Moke and assaulting Bevan with a weapon. 2

Moke Bevan Billie Moke Andrew Becroft Denise Piper
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Northland woman jailed for life after murdering cousin in jealous rage

New Zealand New Zealand: Tahau admitted to police she stabbed her cousin Moke after a big fight broke out between the three women. 1

Bevan Moke Denise Piper
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Northland holiday park murder: Fight between women arose out of jealousy

New Zealand New Zealand: Tahau was the chief overlooking the area where the ambush at Ōpepe took place. 5

Angus Smith Nicol George Creswell George Stevenson Colonel St John Major John Roberts Captain Gilbert Mair Captain George Preece Te Kooti
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New Zealand Wars: Unmarked grave of NZ Cross winner Captain Angus Smith in Ōpōtiki prompts call for memorial