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Body identified as missing Rotorua woman
A body discovered in a forest area close to SH38 near Murupara has been formally identified as 51-year-old Michelle Hoffman-Tamm from Rotorua.
Michelle's family have been advised.
Forensic examination of an address in Holland Street is expected to continue for a couple more days.
There will be no further police comment.
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