‘A disaster waiting to happen’: One man, two murders, 24 hours

Wayne Mazciritis shot a motorcycle champ, then ran over a hitchhiker, raped her and left her for dead. Decades later, he’s living a reclusive life “waiting for the end to come”. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 17 August 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [‘A disaster waiting to happen’: One man, two murders, 24 hours]( Wayne Mazciritis shot a motorcycle champ, then ran over a hitchhiker, raped her and left her for dead. Decades later, he’s living a reclusive life “waiting for the end to come”. How much do you value news? If strong independent media in NZ matters to you, support our work today. [I'd like to contribute →]( [‘Even got rejected by KFC’: Desperate jobseekers battle hundreds of applicants for the one role]( Job hunters are facing a 250% increase in competition since 2019, and those with qualifications and experience get rejections, or no response, even from minimum wage roles. [The uncharted territory for Razor after All Blacks loss to Argentina]( Scott Robertson’s coaching career had been immaculate. The threat of the unthinkable in their Eden Park rematch puts a unique spotlight on him. [Strangulation and self-medication: What the Polkinghorne jury heard this week]( The third week of the trial of Philip Polkinghorne has seen another wave of evidence, with pathologists, friends and colleagues coming forward. 📺 Watch [ThreeNews]( tonight at 6pm for more on these stories and today's biggest news. ThreeNews is made by Stuff and available on ThreeNow and Three. EDITORS' PICKS   [Stuff morning quiz: Aug 17]( Where did the puzzle game sudoku originate? [Listen: Decision imminent in ‘Gone Fishing’ killings case]( A new episode of the hit podcast is released as the Court of Appeal considers its decision [Top tips on getting the best out of any upcoming Aurora lights]( New Zealand was treated this week to another dazzling display of solar goodness - and you don’t want to miss out next time. [The Eden Park record on the line as All Blacks host Argentina]( Scott Robertson will be nervous after last weekend’s shock defeat in Wellington, as they face the Pumas again in Auckland on Saturday night. [Why this ad]( NZ NEWS [Complexities of amalgamation evident as former mayors weigh in]( [Neighbourhood affected by crime bands together]( [‘Who wants to be across from a derelict ruin?’]( WORLD [Ukraine: Rumours of ceasefires]( [Anzac Cove under threat due to wildfire spreading across Turkey]( [Sydney school teacher charged over alleged sex with second student]( SPORT [Why the bloated IOC, which makes billions off the Olympics, must pay athletes]( [Our golden Olympians took the heat off the rugby calamities]( [Netball NZ adamant other Silver Ferns won’t follow Nweke]( LIFESTYLE [The best new TV shows and movies to stream this weekend]( [NZ’s best cycle trails buzzing at e-bike investment]( [Furry Friday: Woman’s best friend]( [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=74jhgjr4so5e) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=9tf451b5vk5s) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=r9mkg8ttocfg) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on 0800 339 000.