9 Jun 2009

Man dies after fight in Masterton

2:50 pm on 9 June 2009

A homicide inquiry is under way in Masterton after a man died from head injuries sustained in a fight.

Koria Steven Matiaha, 25, was admitted to hospital last Thursday after an incident at a house in Stuart Crescent.

He died in Wellington Hospital on Sunday.

Two Masterton women, aged 20 and 21, have appeared in the Masterton District Court on assault-related charges.

Both were remanded in custody for two weeks.

Police say they're not seeking anyone else in relation to Mr Matiaha's death.