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Homicide inquiry - Whakatane

Monday, 2 July 2018, 10:20 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

At about 6pm last night Whakatäne Police were called to the Matahina Dam area following the report of a two-year-old child missing in the Rangitaiki River.


An extensive Search and Rescue operation was commenced, with the body of the child being located in the river at about 11pm.

A homicide inquiry has been commenced and Police are speaking to a person of interest.
Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this inquiry.


ENDS

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