The man accused of murdering Lance John Murphy can now be named.
Michael Joseph Davies, also known as Waipouri, appeared in the High Court at Auckland this morning, where his name suppression lapsed.
The 51-year-old pleaded not guilty to the killing after Mr Murphy's body was found in a field in Wellsford on December 14, nearly a week after he went missing.
Steve Brent Gunbie, 37, is accused of kidnapping the victim and dishonestly taking a Holden.
He too denied the charges against him.