Bradley King died in Palmerston North hospital in late February, two weeks after an alleged assault.

The 29-year-old murder accused is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court next Thursday.

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15 Jul: One person has died in a crash south of Palmerston North

14 Jul: State Highway 56 in Manawatu-Whanganui is closed at Tiakitahuna - after a crash at about 7:30 this evening

10 Jul: Napier's 'Design Spun', spinning mill is closing, as well as its dye house - with 26 jobs going

08 Jul: Five military-style semi-automatic weapons have been found stored in children's bedrooms - in a Napier home

06 Jul: A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a baby found with critical injuries at a Foxton Beach House

05 Jul: A new 12.7 million dollar investment in two new CT scanners, is expected to improve diagnostic services across Palmerston North

04 Jul: A pedestrian's died after being hit by a car near the Manawatu town of Feilding

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