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Gulf Harbour homicide: Fourth person charged

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Following a gruelling 14 month investigation, Police have today charged a fourth person in relation to the death of a woman whose body was found in a bag in Gulf Harbour last year.

The body of 70-year-old Chinese woman Shulai Wang was found in a black rubbish bag in the water in Gulf Harbour on 12 March 2024.

Acting Inspector Tim Williams, Waitematā CIB, says officers attended an Orewa property this morning where one person was taken into custody.

“A 64-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with manslaughter and kidnapping and will appear in court tomorrow.”

This is the fourth arrest in relation to this matter.

A 37-year-old man, a 36-year-old woman and a 61-year-old woman are each facing charges of kidnapping and manslaughter

The 64-year-old man will appear in North Shore District Court tomorrow.

As the matter is before the court Police are limited in providing further comment.

ENDS.

Holly McKay/NZ Police