A man was charged in Masterton District Court yesterday with rape of a 14-year-old girl near Masterton's Colombo Rd.
The 23-year-old, from the Pacific Islands, has had his name suppressed until family members can be notified of his arrest.
He was aided in court by an interpreter.
The accused faces five charges related to the same incident on September 29: rape, sexual violation, abduction with sexual intent, assault with sexual intent, and the theft of $20.
Judge Stephen Harrop remanded the accused in custody without plea until October 25.