Police name victim in Horeke homicide investigation

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 6:28pm

In this story NZ Police, Northland Police

Northland police have identified 77-year-old Daniel Hepehi, also known as Danny Whiston, as the victim of a homicide in Horeke. He was found with critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Road property on 22 May and died at the scene. Police are now seeking sightings of a green and gold 4WD SUV, registration LCP129.

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1. StuffTue 27 May 2025, 4:34pm

   Northland police release name of homicide victim and request sightings, vehicle details (opens in new tab)

   • Police ‘building a picture’ of what happened to Northland homicide victim (opens in new tab) Wed 28 May 2025, 5:51pm
2. 1NewsTue 27 May 2025, 4:50pm

   Police name man, 77, killed in Northland home (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 27 May 2025, 5:02pm

   Police appeal for sighting of Northland murder victim Daniel Hepehi (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 27 May 2025, 5:29pm

   Police name Daniel Hepehi as 77-year-old man Horeke homicide victim (opens in new tab)

   • Daniel Hepehi homicide: Police appeal for sightings in death of Horeke man (opens in new tab) Wed 28 May 2025, 6:28pm