Tag: whirinaki

Police Seek Sightings of Homicide Victim's Vehicle in Far North

9 Jun 2026 6:24 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police are seeking public help with Operation Peony, investigating the alleged murder of Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley. They need information on her Toyota RAV4, registration DOTSKA, and a dark red mountain bike, following her death in Whirinaki.

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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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SH2 North of Napier Closed Overnight for Crash Recovery

30 Apr 2025 7:26 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

State Highway 2 north of Napier will be closed between 11pm and 3am to recover a truck that crashed near Tangoio. No diversions are in place.

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