Man to stand trial for shooting murder

A man charged with murder after a fatal shooting north of Auckland in January is to stand trial in the High Court.

Alan Gundry, 30, was today committed to trial after a one-day depositions hearing in the North Shore District Court.

Gundry is accused of murdering Orewa man Gene Atkins on January 12 with a hunting rifle.

Justices of the peace in the district court were told the shooting happened at Gundry's home in Redvale during an argument between Atkins and Atkins' partner.

Gundry is also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

- NZPA