An ongoing police operation in Maketū is connected to the investigation into the death of 20-year-old Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox, who died in Rotorua Hospital after being dropped off by four men who claimed to have found him critically injured on a roadside. Police are seeking witnesses related to a vehicle incident on State Highway 33, though no charges have been filed regarding his death.
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Wet, windy weather to sweep away fine conditions across New Zealand
A significant Southern Ocean low is expected to disrupt fine weather during the final week of winter, with MetService predicting plenty of sunshine at the week's start, except in the northern and eastern North Island. Forecaster Stephen Glassey indicated that a weather system will bring rain and strong winds to the top of the North Island, resulting in high swells along the east coast. Want More Context? 🔎
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