Nicho Waipuka One of the men accused of the brutal murder of Wellington journalist Phil Cottrell is seeking to be released on electronic bail. Nicho Waipuka, 19, was remanded in custody until February 3 when he appeared for a second time in Wellington District Court today. Defence lawyer Rob Stevens indicated that date was the day his client would become eligible to apply for electronic bail, which he would seek at the next hearing. Read the full story from APNZ here A second teenager has also been charged with murder over Cottrell's death. He has been remanded on bail.
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First published: Friday, 13th January 2012 - 11:30am