Name suppression has lapsed for a Northland man facing 45 charges arising from alleged family violence

William Thomas Cohen, 66, has appeared briefly in Whangarei District Court, pleading not guilty to all charges and electing a trial by jury.

Included in the charges are numerous alleged assaults, some involving sharp weapons, five involving a firearm; four charges of injuring with intent or reckless disregard, 11 threats to kill, and a charge of recklessly discharging a firearm.

Judge Deidre Orchard further remanded Cohen on bail for a case review hearing on April 21.

Under the revised conditions, Cohen is allowed into Dargaville but only if he travels directly to a specified address without stopping elsewhere in the town.