Marc Govinden named after name suppression lapses in Auckland murder case

Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 19 Aug, 2:09pm

Marc Govinden, 41, appeared in the Auckland High Court after name suppression ended. He is accused of murdering his parents and attempting to murder his brother in Birkdale on 28 July. Govinden is currently being held in hospital rather than prison due to illness.

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1. StuffWed 19 Aug, 9:13am

   Man accused of murdering parents, attempting to kill brother can be named (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 19 Aug, 9:42am

   North Shore, Auckland double-murder accused named as Marc Govinden (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 19 Aug, 2:09pm

   Auckland man accused of killing parents and attempting to kill brother named (opens in new tab)