Fresh charge for murder suspect

The man charged with murdering Leanne Kingston faced a new charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice on Thursday.

The 43-year-old entered no pleas when he appeared in Papakura District Court and was granted continued name suppression.

He was remanded in custody until September 17.

He faces a third charge of intentionally damaging a tyre on Ms Kingston's car.

Ms Kingston, 39, was found dead in her home in Papakura on August 10.

Police arrested a second man last week in connection with the murder.

The 42-year-old appeared in Papakura District Court on August 20, charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.

He will appear again on September 17.

- NZPA