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Man dies following incident in Pongakawa

Harry Burlace death
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A man critically injured in an incident in Pongakawa on Friday night has died.

Police were called to Rotoehu Forest about 10:15pm on 31 July, where 24-year-old Harry Burlace was located in a critical condition.

Harry has since died in Rotorua Hospital from his injuries.

Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown says Police’s thoughts are with Harry’s family and friends.



“We are continuing to piece together the events that lead to Harry being critically injured, and continue to make a number of enquiries as to what happened,” she says.

“We are determined to get answers for his family.”

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