Witnesses giving evidence at trial into Steven Taiatini’s death describe chaotic car scenes

Open Justice reporter - Tauranga·NZ Herald·10 Nov, 2026 06:00 AM6 mins to read‌Richard Collins and Esther Corlett are on trial over the death of Mongrel Mob Barbarians boss Steven Taiatini (inset). The pair both face a charge of murder.“They looked like they were playing bumper cars.”Raiden Welsh was at his Ōpōtiki home, cleaning for a house inspection the next day, when he heard cars revving in the distance and went out to “see what was happening”. Welsh was questioned about what he saw that night as part