Two men have appeared in court in relation to the death of a 24-year-old man in Ruakaka, south of Whangarei
Two men have appeared in court in relation to the death of a 24-year-old man in Ruakaka, south of Whangarei
16 October 2023
Teina Pickering was found dead early on Thursday morning -- his death is being treated as a homicide.
28-year-old Ethan Hokai appeared in Whangarei District Court today.
He was charged with resisting arrest, and illegally possessing explosives, and a knife.
He didn't seek bail and will reappear next Wednesday.
A 29-year-old man will reappear in court tomorrow on an unlawful firearm possession charge.
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