A man has been charged with his murder. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
Police have named 30-year-old Rapana 'Raaps' Tukuru Tahana-Heretini, of Tokoroa, as the man who was fatally injured last week.
Police were called to an Abercorn Place address about 4:15am on 27 May, after reports a man had been injured by a male known to him outside his house.
The victim was taken to Waikato Hospital in critical condition, but has since died.
Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said a homicide investigation had been launched, and a man has been charged with murder.
The man will appear in the High Court at Rotorua later this month.
Police are still seeking any information from witnesses, including CCTV footage from Abercorn Place at around 4:15am on Tuesday, 27 May.
"If you can help, please get in touch with us via our 105 service, quoting reference number 250527/7868," police said.
"You can also provide information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."
