Mahia man Harry Whaanga claimed cannabis and synthetic drugs found at his house were for personal use - the $31,760 in a safe with the password “shop”.
There was a strong police presence at Gisborne District Court this afternoon as two of the three people accused of murdering Lower Hutt man Rawiri Wharerau.
Three people have been charged over the alleged murder of a Lower Hutt man and attempted murder of his brother during a birthday party last month. Rawiri.