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Featherston sudden death update
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 4:51 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
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Featherston sudden death update
Wairarapa Police CIB have
been progressing their inquiry today following the discovery
of a 70-year-old woman at a Featherston address
yesterday.
A post mortem has now been completed and Police
are satisfied that there are no suspicious circumstances
surrounding the death.
Family members have now been
advised and the matter will be referred to the
coroner.
ENDS
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