Monday, 14 October 2013 - 12:11pm |
Northland

Police release name of deceased Northland man

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Northland Police have named the man who died at an incident at Whananaki on Friday October 11.

He was Rangi Hapi Nikara, aged 36 years from Whangärei.

Police were called to the Whananaki North Road address about 10am. They cordoned off the area and spoke to a 50-year-old man at the address. The 36-year-old man had died at the scene.

A post mortem was carried out in Auckland yesterday on the deceased man.
Police also conducted a scene examination with the assistance of ESR.

Police have received results from the post mortem and the matter will be referred through to the coroner.

For media inquiries contact Northland Police Communications Manager Sarah Kennett on 09 430 4525 or 027 494 1214.