Police and security gathered at a Kāpiti retirement village after the death of Edith Roderique, 70. (File photo)A 75-year-old man charged with murdering Edith Roderique, 70, has been excused attendance at court. Roderique was killed some time between March 4 and 5, at Metlifecare Coastal Villas Retirement Village on Westgate Drive in Raumati Beach. SUPPLIED Edith Roderique died on March 4 or 5 in Raumati, north of Wellington. READ MORE:* Man accused of murder at Kāpiti retirement village appears in court* Nana, mother, dancer: family speak about Kāpiti woman Edith RoderiqueThe man's attendance at court was excused.

Source: Stuff March 25, 2019 20:26 UTC