Five men charged in relation to the death of James and Raymond Fleet have had their next hearings adjourned until next month.
Mikaere James Hura, 21, from Rotorua, Martin Hone, 34, from Tokanui, and Zen Pulemoana, 25, from Rotorua, are charged with murder as well as other charges and Richard Tuwhakakorongo Te Roroa Te Kani, 28, from Mamaku, faces manslaughter and other charges.
A fifth man with name suppression is charged with manufacturing methamphetamine.
The five will appear in the High Court at Rotorua on November 15.
Raymond Fleet, 51 and his nephew James, 25, were reported missing on August 10. A double homicide investigation was launched after their bodies were found in Mamaku Forest on August 17.