A man has pleaded guilty to murdering two men and seriously injuring two other people in an attack at a Christchurch home.

Rodney Fallowfield, also known as Rodney Smith, 58, appeared in the High Court at Christchurch on Thursday morning, admitting two charges of murder, one of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one of wounding with reckless disregard.

The charges relate to an attack at an Olliviers Road address in Phillipstown during the early hours of 10 October.

Nigel Robinson, 51, and Glen Tukaki, 58, died. Two other people suffered serious injuries and required hospital treatment.

Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said the guilty pleas marked an important milestone in a deeply tragic case.

“While no court outcome can undo the immense loss suffered by the families and friends of Nigel Robinson and Glen Tukaki, it does mean they will be spared the prospect of a lengthy trial and the distress of hearing the evidence revisited in court.”

Reeves acknowledged the strength, courage and resilience of the victims’ families and the surviving victims throughout the investigation.

“Each has faced the consequences of this tragedy in different ways, and their dignity throughout what has been an extraordinarily difficult period has been remarkable.”

She also recognised the first responders who attended the scene and the investigation team for their work in bringing the case before the court.

Police would continue to support the victims’ families as the matter progressed to sentencing.

Fallowfield is due to be sentenced in the High Court at Christchurch on 7 April 2027.