Murder accused turns himself in to police

A man who is accused of a murder in Invercargill and has been sought by the police since last month has handed himself in.

Naya Ropiu Fabian Wharekura, 28, breached his electronic bail conditions in Ngaruawahia in the Waikato district and police have had a warrant for his arrest issued since September 15.

He was accused and charged with murder after a stabbing near the Invercargill District Court in Don St on April 23 last year, which killed Chad Parekura.

Wharekura was also charged with the attempted murder of Jazz Austin McGregor.

Police said he handed himself in on Saturday in Hamilton.

He is due to reappear in the High Court at Invercargill on October 17.