Charge laid in relation to South Auckland death

An 18-year-old man from South Auckland will appear in the Manukau District Court today charged with common assault in relation to the death of a 19-year-old man in South Auckland early on Saturday (October 8).
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Police can now confirm the deceased man is Samiuela Halaifonua of South Auckland.
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Mr Halaifonua suffered a stab wound during a fight at an address in Favona and later died in Middlemore Hospital.
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Detective Inspector Gary Lendrum says Counties Manukau Police are continuing its investigation into Halaifonua’s death and are not ruling out further arrests.
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“We are continuing to speak with several people in relation to the incident and following positive lines of inquiry,” says Mr Lendrum.
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“Our thoughts are also with Mr Halaifonua’s family at this difficult time.”
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Kim Chambers / 51街射