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Police have made a significant development in an investigation into a murder in Pakuranga Heights more than 13 months ago.
Earlier today, the Operation Block investigation team made an arrest in connection with the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi in August 2024.
A search warrant was executed at an address in Franklyne Road, Ōtara, where a 23-year-old man was taken into custody.
Operation Block commenced on 19 August 2024, when Police responded to reports of several gun shots heard on Marvon Downs Avenue at about 6.45am that Monday morning.