Horeke homicide investigation

The story so far

A man died from critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Road property in Horeke, and police launched a homicide investigation after a man arrived at Kaikohe Police Station on Wednesday evening.^{22 May 2025} The death was at least the eighth homicide in the Northland region this year.^{22 May 2025} The victim was a 77-year-old man found with critical injuries at the property on 22 May, and he died.^{23, 27 May 2025} A 73-year-old man was already in custody on unrelated charges while investigators examined the scene, and police sought sightings of a green and gold 4WD SUV.^{23, 27 May 2025}

Latest

A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death.^{10 Jun 2025} He is due to appear in Kaikohe District Court on Tuesday.^{10 Jun 2025}

What's next

The accused is due to appear in Kaikohe District Court on Tuesday.^{10 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 22 May 2025Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Horeke property.
2. 23 May 202577-year-old found critically injured; 73-year-old man in custody on unrelated charges.
3. 27 May 2025Police identify victim and seek sightings of green 4WD SUV.
4. 10 Jun 202573-year-old man charged with murder over Horeke death.

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