Police granted special search powers following Ngāruawāhia homicide

NTuesday 31 December 2024 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 1 Jan 2025, 5:00am

In this story Andy Saunders

Waikato Police have obtained special search warrant powers under new legislation following the death of 42-year-old Turipapa Tukere. The warrant was sought during a homicide investigation into a violent brawl in Ngāruawāhia. Officers will be active across the Waikato region for the next week to prevent potential gang retaliation.

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1. NNewstalk ZBTue 31 Dec 2024, 1:00pm

   Police given special search warrant powers amid gang retaliation fears after woman’s death (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 31 Dec 2024, 4:03pm

   Gang conflict warrant issued as part of Ngāruawāhia homicide probe (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via StuffTue 31 Dec 2024, 4:52pm

   Gang conflict warrant issued after Ngāruawāhia homicide (opens in new tab)

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