A “Whaiwhaio."
[Per Press Association.] Wellington, July 3. The following telegram has been received by the Native Department from Mr. Kenriek, R.M., with reference to an alleged case of Maori witchcraft in the Coromandel district: —“ Returned from Cabbage Bay last night. Found the native Parare, accused of witchcraft, confined in a house. The natives, after some demur and delay, admitted me to the prisoner. He had been brought from Titoko, tied to his horse. After some talk they agreed to acquit him Df eomplicicy in the death of the young woman, and lay the blame on the Ngapute tribe. Parare declined to return in the boat with me, and said he felt no fear. Hoara and the principal men said no harm would come to him. I told them the Native Minister would hold them responsible for his safety and appearance when called on. Mr. Preece, who acted as interpreter, says that the man is now quite safe from harm, and in this opinion I concur.”
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 173, 3 July 1884, Page 2
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166A “Whaiwhaio." Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 173, 3 July 1884, Page 2
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