The man who died in Whangāreifollowing an alleged homicide over the weekend has been named Toby Mike Adams, of Whangārei.

He was 62 years old.

A policespokeswoman said the 53-year-old man charged with Adams' murder would appear in the High Court at Whangārei on April 4.

“We extend our sympathies to his family and friends at this challenging time.”

Whangārei residents were left unsettledafter police were called to a house on Norfolk St around 5pm on Saturday.

Police said at the time that a man was found unresponsive and died at the scene.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.