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5 Mar 2023 8:12pm News:
Wellington

Update – Rāhui in place following diver death

Following the death of a diver this afternoon, iwi have put in place a seven-day rāhui, from Plimmerton to Mana Island. On behalf of iwi, Police ask members of the public to respect the rāhui, which... More

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5 Mar 2023 5:01pm News:
Eastern

Witnesses sought following assault, Hastings

Police are seeking witnesses to an assault at Cornwall Park, Hastings, yesterday afternoon. About 2.15pm, a man was assaulted and received facial injuries. Police are working to establish what exactly... More

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5 Mar 2023 4:53pm News:
Wellington

Diver located deceased, Mana Island

A person has died this afternoon while diving near Mana Island, Porirua. Emergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface. The person was unable to be revived. Police are... More

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5 Mar 2023 2:11pm News:
Waitematā

Name release - Beach Haven death

Police can now confirm the name of the person who died in a fatal assault at the intersection of Tramway Road and Beach Haven Road on Friday 3 March. He was Joshuah Tasi, 28, of Beach Haven. Police... More

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5 Mar 2023 1:27pm News:
Eastern

Name release – Crownthorpe fatality

Police can now confirm the name of the person located deceased in Crownthorpe on Saturday 18 February 2023, following Cyclone Gabrielle. He was 43-year-old Brendan Lewis Miller. Police’s thoughts and... More

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5 Mar 2023 1:26pm News:
Eastern

Name release – Waiohiki fatality

Police can now confirm the name of the person located deceased in Waiohiki on Friday 17 February 2023, following Cyclone Gabrielle. He was 76-year-old Ian McKenzie McLauchlan. Police’s thoughts and... More

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5 Mar 2023 1:24pm News:
Eastern

Name release – Hawke’s Bay fatality

Police can now confirm the name of the person who died in hospital on Thursday 16 February 2023, following Cyclone Gabrielle. He was 65-year-old George Charles Luke. Police’s thoughts and condolences... More

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