The case review hearing for Opotiki murder accused Tamaikoha Ruameke Takao which was set to take place in the High Court at Tauranga today was vacated with the consent of Crown and defence lawyers.
Takao, 34, is accused of killing 22-year-old Joe Collier on July 13 this year after a large fight in the township.
Takao, who remains in custody, will next appear in the High Court at Tauranga on December 3 for a pre-trial callover hearing.