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Police updates – Onewhero body found, Wairau Valley deceased name released

Police news 29 January 2023.

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 29 January 2023.

Name release – Wairau Valley

Police can now release the name of the man found in a culvert on Target Road, Wairau Valley, on Friday 27 January.

He was Daniel Mark Miller, 34, of Wairau Valley.

His death has been referred to the Coroner.

Body located, Onewhero

Police Search and Rescue personnel looking for the person swept away by floodwaters on Friday in Onewhero have today found the body of a man.

While formal ID is yet to be completed, it is believed to be the missing man.

He was located by a drone operator about 1km downstream from where he went missing.

Police have been overwhelmed by the way the community has rallied around and gone above and beyond to assist with the search.

Locals have offered their time and effort, food, and support to others around them at this extremely difficult time.

Four people have now died during Auckland’s severe weather event since Friday.

Their deaths will be referred to the Coroner.

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  1. Stay safe out there everyone. More rain expected this evening and tomorrow.

    Be prepared for anything and DO NOT TAKE STUPID RISKS.

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