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An earlier release stated the fatal crash on Taihape-Napier Road involved two vehicles and a pedestrian.
This is incorrect, the crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian.
We ask media to please update their stories to reflect this.
We apologise for any confusion caused.
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Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a water-related incident in Mahia on Sunday 11 January.
He was 69-year-old Peter Reece Walker, from Mahia.
Our thoughts are with those close to him at this time.
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
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Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a water-related incident in Okitu on Monday 12 January.
She was 42-year-old Sandie Lee Reihana, from Kaiti, Gisborne.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
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