Boy, 14, charged with murder after fatal stabbing

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a man died from stab wounds in the Bay of Islands. A 22-year-old man died after the incident near the Roadrunner Tavern, between Paihia and Opua, at about 11pm on Thursday. Police found the man on the ground with critical stab wounds, and he died on the way to hospital despite efforts from St John staff. The teenager was expected to appear in Whanga¯rei Youth Court yesterday afternoon. Yesterday morning, a blue tarpaulin and blue tent protected the site from heavy rain. Police forensic investigators moved in later in the afternoon, when the rain cleared. Police will be carrying out an area canvas in the coming days to speak with business owners and residents. ‘‘Police will look to release the name of the victim in the coming days once all next-of-kin have been informed,’’ a spokesperson said. Paihia is a wellknown tourist destination, popular with boaties and backpackers.