A homicide investigation has been launched after a man found with serious injuries in a car park in the Bay of Plenty town of Whakatāne has died in hospital.
George Maaka, 57, was found with serious injuries on Garaway St in the early hours of the morning on May 18.
He remained in hospital until yesterday when he died as a result of those injuries.
Eastern Bay of Plenty CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said a 64-year-old man appeared in the Whakatane District Court on May 20 charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He has been remanded into custody.
