Ōkaihau cyclist death: Kaikohe man appears in court

The 27-year-old will next appear in court on February 18. Photo / Mike Dinsdale

A Kaikohe man appeared in court today in relation to the death of a 19-year-old cyclist in Ōkaihau earlier this week.

The 27-year-old has been charged with allegedly failing to stop and ascertain injury after the young person’s body was found on Settlers Way around 10.15pm on January 28.

The man appeared in court on Friday and was granted bail until 18 February when he will be expected to enter a plea.

If found guilty, the charge carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $20,000.

The man has interim name suppression until his next court hearing when it will be readdressed.

Police are still seeking witnesses to the incident as part of their investigation.

Information can be updated online or by calling 105 referencing number 250129/0360.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.