Man identified as victim of fatal Tokoroa assault

Wednesday 4 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 4 Jun 2025, 4:55pm

In this story Waikato Hospital, Ryan Yardley

Police have named 30-year-old Rapana Tukuru Tahana-Heretini as the man who died following an alleged assault in Tokoroa. The incident occurred outside a home on Abercorn Place in the early hours of 27 May. A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death.

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1. Waikato Times via StuffWed 4 Jun 2025, 4:54pm

   Man who died after alleged assault in Tokoroa identified (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZWed 4 Jun 2025, 4:55pm

   Rapana Tukuru Tahana-Heretini named as Tokoroa homicide victim (opens in new tab)