Bail granted
A man facing charges in relation to the death of 58-year-old Kaikohe man Christopher Vujcich has been granted electronic bail. Patrick Dennis Tarawa (21), of Kaikohe, was initially charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, but the charge was subsequently upgraded to manslaughter after a post mortem examination. Tarawa allegedly assaulted Mr Vujcich in his driveway on January 19. He died in Bay of Islands Hospital the following day. Tarawa is due back in court on April 26.