The Auckland man accused of murdering his partner Cissy Chen has today been refused bail.
In the High Court at Auckland, Yun Qing "Jack" Liu, 57, applied for a release from custody before Justice Mark Woolford. The Crown opposed his application.
Liu wasn't present in court and was represented bylawyer Mark Wotherspoon.
Liu has pleaded not-guilty to murdering Ms Chen and is scheduled to stand trial in October.
The Bail Act forbids the reporting of discussion at bail applications. Under the same legislation, it was up to Liu, because he is charged with murder, to prove he must be granted bail.