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NZ Herald
17 hours ago
- NZ Herald
Horeke murder charge: 73-year-old in court over Daniel Hepehi's Northland death
Police have charged a 73-year-old man with the murder of Horeke man Daniel Hepehi. Hepehi, also known as Danny Whiston, was found with critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Rd property on May 22. The 77-year-old died at the scene despite medical attention. The accused will appear in
RNZ News
17 hours ago
- RNZ News
Man charged with murder of Daniel Hepehi in Northland
Daniel Hepehi, also known as Danny Whiston. Photo: Supplied / Police A 73-year-old man will appear in the Kaikohe District Court on Tuesday, charged with murder following the death of a man in Northland last month. Daniel Hepehi, also known as Danny Whiston, was found with critical injuries at a property in on Waikerikeri Road in the town of Horeke. The 77-year-old victim died at the scene in the early hours of 22 May. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, said police were not seeking anyone else in connection with this homicide. "Police have made a number of appeals for information during this investigation and we would like to thank those members of the public for their support. "We are continuing with our enquiries and we are pleased with the progress so far."
RNZ News
27-05-2025
- RNZ News
Police appeal for sighting of Northland murder victim Daniel Hepehi
Daniel Hepehi, who was also known as Danny Whiston. Photo: Supplied / Police Police in Northland are seeking information from the public as they investigate a homicide in Horeke. Police have released the name of the victim, Daniel Hepehi, who was also known as Danny Whiston. The 77-year-old man was found with critical injuries at a property in Waikerikeri Road in the early hours of 22 May and later died at the scene. Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, Northland CIB, said investigators were now appealing for sightings of Hepehi on the morning of Wednesday 21 May in Kaikohe. "Police have confirmed that Mr Hepehi shopped for groceries in Kaikohe around 10.30am on that morning. "We would like to hear from anyone who saw Mr Hepehi or interacted with him over this time to assist in the investigation. "We are aware he frequently rode long distances on his bike around Horeke, Ōkaihau and Kaikohe," Johnston said. Daniel Hepehi, who was also known as Danny Whiston. Photo: Supplied / Police Sightings in the area of a green and gold 4-wheel drive SUV vehicle with the number plate LCP129 were also being sought. Northland Police launched homicide enquiry 'Operation Dime' after Hepehi's death. Johnston said additional police from other areas have joined the investigation. "As we have advised, we are not seeking anyone in connection with the homicide, but we are doing everything we can to find out what happened," he said. Anyone with information is asked to make a report online, or by calling 105. Please quote the reference number 250522/0155.
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- RNZ News
Northland death prompts homicide probe
Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller A homicide investigation has been launched after the discovery of a man's body at Horeke, north of Kaikohe. Police said a man arrived at the Kaikohe Police Station around 8.30pm on Wednesday, who led them to a property on Waikerikeri Road where they found a man with "critical injuries". "The man was provided urgent medical attention but sadly died at the scene," Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston said. The man who led them to the property was being spoken to as part of the investigation, he said. A post-mortem would be held in the coming days. "Police extend condolences to whānau for their loss," Johnston said. Anyone with information that could help police should use the 105 service, online or by phone, and cite reference number: 250522/0155. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
