In Auckland, the trial of Kaixiao Liu, a leader of a religious sect, has drawn attention due to the deportation of five Chinese overstayers who could potentially serve as witnesses. These individuals were living in the same residence as Shulai Wang, a 70-year-old woman whose body was discovered in a horrific state—bound in tape and wrapped in plastic—in Gulf Harbour. The Immigration New Zealand decision to deport these individuals shortly after the gruesome discovery has been met with criticism from Liu and his co-defendants, who are facing manslaughter charges related to Wang's death. Liu, who is representing himself in the High Court, expressed his desire for the deported women to testify, arguing that their evidence is vital for achieving open justice and uncovering the truth about the case. During the trial, he questioned immigration officer Mo Zarour on how to facilitate their return before the trial concludes in the coming weeks, underscoring the significance of their testimonies in the ongoing proceedings.