A Hamilton woman is facing a murder charge after an alleged hit-and-run.
Zhane Te Awhina Faiers, 24, originally faced charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and failing to stop and ascertain injury when she first appeared in the Hamilton District Court in May.
However, when she reappeared in the High Court at Hamilton this morning that charge had been upgraded to murder after Ropati Shortland, aged in his 30s, died of his injuries.
Through her counsel, Mark Sturm, she entered a not guilty plea.