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Ōpononi Woman Identified in Far North Homicide Investigation

4 Jun 2026 9:24 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police have identified Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley, 76, as the woman found deceased in Whirinaki. A 26-year-old man faces murder charges, remanded until his Whangārei High Court appearance in June 2026.

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