Man accused of killing 8-year-old boy in Hamilton can be named

Monday 24 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5:00am

Charles Edward Wharton, 37, can now be named following the lapse of name suppression. He is accused of murdering 8-year-old Zahquiel Taipeti with a hammer while the child was sleeping in Hamilton in September 2024.

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1. RNZMon 24 Mar 2025, 7:06pm

   Man alleged to have bashed child to death with hammer gives up name suppression bid (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesTue 25 Mar 2025, 5:00am

   Man accused of Hamilton 8-year-old's murder can be named (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)