A man has appeared in the Kaikohe District court this morning over the killing of Linda Woods in her home last Thursday.
The who is facing charges of manslaughter, burglary and aggravated assault is appealing the publication of his name.
Meanwhile at least one hundred friends, family and community members have gathered for the funeral of 71-year-old
Linda Woods this morning. RNZ reporter Emma Stanford is in Kaikohe, and speaks with Charlotte Cook.