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Police are investigating the death of George Maaka in Whakatāne on Sunday (file photo)
A homicide investigation has been launched in the Bay of Plenty after the death of a 57-year-old in hospital.
George Maaka of Whakatāne was found with serious injuries in a car park on Garaway Street, Whakatāne, in the early hours of the morning, on May 18.
He died in hospital as the result of his injuries on Sunday.
A 64-year-old man appeared in Whakatāne District Court on Saturday charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He has been remanded in custody, police said.
Anyone who has information on the assault should contact police
.
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