Second arrest made in Waikumete Cemetery burial investigation

Friday 14 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 14 Mar 2025, 7:11pm

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Police have arrested a second funeral director as part of Operation Lola. The investigation is examining complaints regarding the inappropriate handling of burials after bodies were disinterred during the 2023 flooding. The arrested individual faces charges including obtaining money by deception.

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1. 1NewsFri 14 Mar 2025, 6:29pm

   Another funeral worker arrested over handling of burials (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 14 Mar 2025, 6:33pm

   Funeral home probe: Second Auckland director arrested, charged with obtaining money by deception (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 14 Mar 2025, 6:38pm

   Police make second arrest over the handling of burials at Waikumete Cemetery (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 14 Mar 2025, 7:11pm

   Funeral home probe: Second director arrested, charged with obtaining money by deception (opens in new tab)