Body found next to burnt-out car in Muriwai

Tuesday 3 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 3 Jun 2025, 11:02am

Police are investigating after a body was discovered next to a burnt-out vehicle near a Muriwai Beach campground. A witness reported an overpowering smell of fuel and an explosion following sightings of a man pacing near the car on Tuesday morning.

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1. StuffTue 3 Jun 2025, 10:24am

   Body found next to burnt out car in Muriwai (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 3 Jun 2025, 11:02am

   Gas smell, explosion before body found by burnt out car in Muriwai, Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 3 Jun 2025, 11:02am

   Body found beside burned-out car in Muriwai beach, Auckland, police investigating (opens in new tab)