26 Aug 2010

McPhee murder accused named

5:45 pm on 26 August 2010

Name suppression has been lifted for the man accused of killing a Wellington woman in her home.

John Hone Haerewa, 52, reappeared in Wellington District Court on Thursday charged with murdering Allison McPhee between 22 and 28 July.

Police withdrew a charge of possession of cannabis.

Judge Bruce Davidson remanded Mr Haerewa in custody to reappear in court in October.