Whangarei court debates blackmail case involving Suzanne Petitt and Serenity Tebbut over car theft and alleged missing items.

A Whangarei court is deliberating the case of Suzanne Petitt, accused of blackmailing Serenity Tebbut for $1,500 following the theft of her car. Petitt claimed items were missing post-recovery and threatened to report Tebbut to authorities unless she received payment. The prosecution argued the letter constituted blackmail, while the defense contended it was a legitimate demand for compensation. The jury is currently considering the evidence.