Luxon returns early to attend funeral of Nelson police officer

Sunday 12 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 13 Jan 2025, 10:58am

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cut short his trip to the United Arab Emirates to attend the funeral of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Fleming, who served for 38 years, was killed after being struck by a vehicle while patrolling in Nelson on New Year's Day. Police will observe a national minute's silence in her honour.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 12 Jan 2025, 7:16pm

   PM Christopher Luxon to attend Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming’s funeral, cuts UAE trip short (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via StuffMon 13 Jan 2025, 8:42am

   Christopher Luxon cuts UAE trip short for police officer’s funeral (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZMon 13 Jan 2025, 10:51am

   Christopher Luxon to return early to attend slain police officer's funeral (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Jan 2025, 10:58am

   Police to hold national minute's silence for killed officer (opens in new tab)