4 Aug 2020

Two people charged over death of Southland man Dale Watene

7:22 pm on 4 August 2020

The police have charged and arrested two people over the death of Southland man Dale Watene.

Dale Watene.

Dale Watene. Photo: Supplied / Police

The 40-year-old's body was discovered in Longwood Forest near to Invercargill on 21 May this year.

He had disappeared from Otautau on the evening of 16 April.

A 30-year-old woman has been charged with murder and a 23-year-old man with accessory after the fact to murder.

They were due to appear in Invercargill District Court today.

Police said they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter.