Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a homicide in Whangārei on 15 March.
He was Toby Mike Adams, 62, of Whangārei.
“We extend our sympathies to his family and friends at this challenging time.”
The 53-year-old man charged with Mr Adam’s murder has been remanded in custody and will appear in Whangārei High Court on 4 April.