A man's been charged following the death of Wipatene Mason in eastern Bay of Plenty on Christmas Eve
A man's been charged following the death of Wipatene Mason in eastern Bay of Plenty on Christmas Eve
7 January 2021
The 35-year-old is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm during an incident in Nukuhou, near Whakatane.
Police say enquiries into the 41-year-old's death are ongoing and further charges are likely.
The man is due to appear in Whakatane District Court later this month.
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