Source: Radio New Zealand
A 21-year-old man has appeared before Napier District Court on a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
A homicide investigation has been launched in Napier after a man assaulted outside a nightclub last week died.
Andy Winitana, 46 from Hastings, died in hospital on Wednesday after sustaining injuries during an assault early on Sunday.
A 21-year-old man has appeared before Napier District Court on a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and has been remanded in custody.
Further charges are now being considered.
He is next due to appear in Napier District Court on 25 February.
Police said they wanted to hear from anyone who may have footage or have witnessed the assault on the Napier wharf area between 12.30am-1.30am on Sunday 1 February.
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