Man named following death after police confrontation at Ōrere Point

Friday 7 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Mar 2025, 2:54pm

Police have identified 45-year-old Faasala Samu Matue as the man who died following a confrontation at Ōrere Point. Officers used a Taser and pepper spray during the incident involving a metal pole. A post-mortem has been completed, but a pathologist has not yet determined the cause of death.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 7 Mar 2025, 2:14pm

   Ōrere Point death: Family pay tribute to Sam Matue (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 7 Mar 2025, 2:23pm

   Police name man who died in Ōrere Point incident (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 7 Mar 2025, 2:54pm

   Police name man who died after he was taken into custody at Ōrere Point (opens in new tab)