Officer charged in death of Whangārei teenager can be named

StuffNZ HeraldThursday 9 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Marthinus Anton Keeve has been named as the officer charged with dangerous driving causing the death of 17-year-old Angel Riley. The charge follows a 2023 police pursuit in Whangārei that ended when Riley's vehicle hit a tree. Keeve has pleaded not guilty.

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First reported by Stuff, Thu 9 Oct 2025, 12:18pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 12 minutes
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    Police officer charged over death of teenage girl can be named (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Police officer Marthinus Anton Keeve named in Angel Riley death case (opens in new tab)