R v M - [1996] 3 NZLR 502

Criminal law — Evidence — Admissibility — Collateral evidence rule — Murder trial — Confessional statements taped by witness — Policy considerations — Whether collateral evidence relevant and cogent — Whether defence could refer to collateral evidence in cross-examination of witness — Whether defence could lead evidence by way of reply to explain confessional statements.

Criminal law — Evidence — Admissibility — Hearsay evidence rule — Murder trial — Identity of killer — Other persons with motive for murdering victim — Whether hearsay evidence so cogent that it ought to be admitted in order to avoid injustice to accused.