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      Home > News > National > Lower North Island

    A homicide investigation is underway after a man died following a night club assault in Napier on Sunday

    A homicide investigation is underway after a man died following a night club assault in Napier on Sunday


    . Police were called to West Quay in Ahuriri about 1am on Sunday where Andy Winitana was found unresponsive on the ground.

    The 46 year old died in hospital today.

    A 21-year-old man has already appeared in Napier District Court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

    Police are considering further charges before he next appears in three weeks.

    They are still seeking witnesses who were on the wharf area around the time of the assault.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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