Papatoetoe family deaths

The story so far

Emergency services were called to a Cambridge Terrace property in Papatoetoe, South Auckland, at about 6.40pm on Thursday 1 October.^{1 Oct} Police set up cordons that were expected to stay in place overnight, and St John sent an ambulance, a critical care unit and an operations manager.^{1 Oct} Three related people were found dead at the home, and authorities said there was no risk to the wider public.^{1 Oct}

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On 5 October, police identified the three people who died as two children, aged 6 and 9, and a 40-year-old man.^{5 Oct} An investigation is continuing on behalf of the coroner, and the community gathered on Monday to mourn the family.^{5 Oct}

Key moments

1. 1 OctThree related people found dead; police say there is no wider public risk.
2. 1 OctPolice cordon off a Papatoetoe street after a serious incident is reported.
3. 5 OctPolice identify the dead as two children and a 40-year-old man.

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