Two years after the fatal shooting of George Taiaroa police have revealed details of the man charged with his murder.

A 45-year-old Taranaki man, charged with the murder of George Taiaroa in 2013, has made a brief appearance in New Plymouth District Court this morning.

Jonah Lomu's wife has spoken of loss she and her family have suffered with the death of All Black legend.

A man has been charged with murder over the death of George Taiaroa, fatally shot two years ago while working with a roading crew north of Taupo.