The men charged in connection with the deaths of Raymond and James Fleet have appeared in the High Court at Rotorua.
The cases of Martin Hone, 34, Sheene Holloway, 39, Mikaere James Hura, 21, Richard Tuwhakakorongo Te Roroa Te Kani, 28 and Zen Pulemoana, 25, were called today.
Hura and Holloway's appearances were excused in court.
Hura, Hone and Pulemoana previously pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mamaku men Raymond and James Fleet, as well as methamphetamine-related charges.