UPDATE: Opunake homicide investigation

Police can now name the man who died following an incident at an address in Opunake last week.

He was Xenan Daniel Ratahi, 25-years-old, of Opunake.

Police were called to a private address in Opunake on 4 November after reports of an altercation.

Mr Ratahi later died in hospital.

The homicide investigation into Mr Ratahi's death is ongoing.

Further updates will be provided when available.

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