A trial date has been set for the man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco.

The man, whose identity remains suppressed, appeared in the High Court .

He was quiet and looked towards the floor.

He's charged with the murder and sexual violation of the 56-year-old North Shore mother in May of last year.

Mrs Gotingco disappeared after catching a bus home from work.

Her body was later found in a nearby cemetery.

The trial has been sent down for the 28th of April.