Northland news briefs: Body found in stream, Fire permits no longer required
16 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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The man s body was spotted in Raumanga Stream, near Herekino St, by a member of the public. Photo / Michael Cunningham
The man s body was spotted in Raumanga Stream, near Herekino St, by a member of the public. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Northern Advocate
Body found in stream
A body was found in Raumanga Stream in central Whangārei yesterday. A member of the public called police just before 2pm to report a body floating face-down. It is believed the body, which was near a vessel and mooring poles at the rear of Hihiaua Cultural Centre on Herekino St, became visible as the water dropped. Acting Senior Sergeant Shane Turner, of Whangārei police, said the body had been removed and the site had been blessed by kaumatua. The man had yet to be identified. There was nothing to indicate any suspicious circumstances. A police investigation into the cause of death
Election donations: Māori Party referred to police over $320,000 in late declarations
12 Apr, 2021 02:38 AM
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Māori Party leaders make fiery maiden speeches in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
The Māori Party has been referred to police for failing to disclose about $320,000 worth of donations within the required time frame.
The Electoral Commission has announced it had referred the Māori Party to police over the failure to disclose large donations from three people or entities – including donations totalling $158,223.72 from former party co-leader John Tamihere.
There was also a total of $48,879.85 from the Urban Māori Authority, donated between May and September last year.
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