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Police can now release the name of the man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash discovered on Seadown Road in the Timaru District on 22 December.
He was 66-year-old Gary Kenneth Penman of Timaru.
Police extend their condolences to Gary’s family and friends.
His death has been referred to the Coroner.
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An earlier release referred to a water-related incident in Tauriko.
This was incorrect. The correct location is Poripori Road, Lower Kaimai.
Apologies for any confusion caused.
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A man is missing after a water-related incident in the Waikato River this afternoon.
Police were called to the river near Graham Island about 3.30pm after a report of a struggling swimmer being swept downstream.
They have not been located since.
Emergency services remain on scene carrying out a search of the area, and enquiries are ongoing.
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