George Taiaroa: Stop-go murder-accused named

George Taiaroa was shot and killed near Kinleith. Photo / Supplied

The man accused of killing stop-go sign operator George Taiaroa can now be named.

He is 45-year-old Taranaki man Quinton Winders.

Interim name suppression was in place until 4pm today, giving Winders a chance to inform family of the charge against him.

No appeal to extend name suppression was lodged.

Mr Taiaroa, 65, was shot dead while operating a stop-go sign at roadworks in Atiamuri, north of Taupo, in 2013.

Winders will appear in the High Court at Rotorua in December.