Man charged with murder after Tokoroa man dies in hospital

Tuesday 3 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 3 Jun 2025, 6:49pm

In this story Ryan Yardley

A 21-year-old man has appeared in Rotorua District Court charged with the murder of Rapana Heretini. Mr Heretini died in hospital following an incident at an Abercorn Place property in Tokoroa on 27 May. The accused has been granted interim name suppression and the case will be heard in the High Court.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 3 Jun 2025, 4:22pm

   Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father Rapana Heretini (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via StuffTue 3 Jun 2025, 6:28pm

   Man charged with murder after Tokoroa assault victim dies (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZTue 3 Jun 2025, 6:47pm

   Man charged with murder after injured victim dies in hospital (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 3 Jun 2025, 6:49pm

   Murder charge laid after Tokoroa assault victim dies in hospital (opens in new tab)