Kasha William Gosset, 35, a landscape gardener from Oxford, was jeered at and threatened by members of the public gallery.
Judge Raoul Neave remanded Gosset in custody without plea to appear at the High Court in Christchurch on September 29.
Police and security staff removed people from the public gallery after altercations in court.
Defence counsel Josh Lucas earlier appeared for the 30-year-old man from Christchurch, and sought interim name suppression, asthe man had not yet had the chance to tell his family, Lucas said.
Police did not oppose the application.
Judge Neave remanded him in custody without plea to appear at the High Court in Christchurch on September 29 and granted interim name suppression.
A woman in the public gallery said"May Brad have justice on your soul" as he was led back into custody.
Judge Neave ordered the public gallery to be quiet.
Detective Inspector Greg Murton yesterday said police were not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder.
Enquiries are continuing, and scene guards were at addresses in Rangiora and Oxford in North Canterbury overnight.
Scene examinations will continue at the properties today.
"I would like to thank all those people and members of the public who have come forward with information about the murder, and encourage others who have any information to make contact with the police," Murton said.
Information can be passed to Christchurch Police on (03) 363 7400 orCrimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
