Donovan Duff appeared in the High Court at Rotorua via video link.
Donovan Duff appeared in the High Court at Rotorua via video link.
A man accused of murdering his 9-month-old daughter in Turangi last year has appeared in court but is yet to enter a plea.
Donovan Michael Duff, 40, appeared in the High Court at Rotorua today via video link.
He was remanded by Justice Sarah Katz until June 28 so alawyer can be assigned to him.
He represented himself at the appearance.
Crown prosecutor Chris Macklin said if Duff pleaded not guilty the date for his trial would be a year away - June 11, 2018. Justice Katz said two weeks would be set aside for a trial.
