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A 28-year-old woman accused of murder after a man was found dead on a Tokoroa property on Sunday was granted the provisional deletion of the name.
Kelvin Kana, 34, was found dead in a home on Moa Place around 2 p.m. Sunday.
The woman made her first appearance via an audio-visual link in the Rotorua District Court on Monday, where she was referred without appeal before an appearance in the High Court on May 29.
Judge Greg Hollister-Jones also suppressed the reasons for his provisional name deletion, but allowed Kana’s name to be made public.
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Police on the Moa Place property in Tokoroa on Monday.
Police surrounded a house on Paraonui Rd in Tokoroa on Monday and a police spokeswoman confirmed that it was in connection with the ongoing homicide investigation.
In audio provided to Things, the police could be heard asking someone to leave the property
“Get out the door,” says the police, “Nothing in your hands – walk through the door.”
Friends and family paid tribute to Kana on social media, stating how surprised they were that she was dead.
“It is going to be very difficult to face and imagine yourself without us in this world,” one person posted.
“You never deserved this life, not once did you deserve anything from it. We’ll miss you very much “.
Another person remembered how enthusiastic Kana had been.
The examination of the scene will continue in the direction of Moa Place and the police previously said that they were talking to a person regarding the incident.
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Police are investigating on a neighboring property in Kaka Cres that is backing up to Moa Place.
They would like to know of any other person who may have information that may help in the investigation.
Anyone with any information can contact the police at 105 or give anonymous information through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
