
'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
A helicopter was requested to respond to the scene.
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.
Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
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Four of the nine people taken into custody had been released without charge.
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
Emergency services were called to a property about 10.10pm.
Nine people – aged 15 to 22 – surrendered following a voice appeal from police.
The injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.
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The two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.
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Flames and black smoke could be seen coming from inside the roof of the building.
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
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A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.
Enquiries are under way to determine the cause of the crash.
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