Police investigate after man dies following forest incident

Monday 3 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 9:51am

Harry Burlace, 24, has died in Rotorua Hospital after being found critically injured in Rotoehu Forest on Friday night. Police were called to the scene near Pongakawa at approximately 10.15pm and are now investigating the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 3 Aug, 9:22am

   Police investigate death of Harry Burlace after Pongakawa incident (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 3 Aug, 9:26am

   Police ‘determined to get answers’ after young man found injured in forest dies (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 3 Aug, 9:51am

   'Determined to get answers': Man dies after Bay of Plenty forest incident (opens in new tab)