Thursday, February 19, 2026

Wharepai Domain homicide: Name release and appeal for information

Wharepai Domain news
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Police investigating a homicide after a body was found in the Wharepai Domain, Tauranga, on Saturday 14 February, can now release the name of the man who died.

He was 54-year-old Dax Rodney Holland.

“Police were called to the scene around 2pm last Saturday and a homicide investigation was launched following the post-mortem examination on Monday”, said Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown.

“Police continue to ask for anyone who may have seen any unusual or suspicious behaviour around the Wharepau Domain prior to 2pm on Saturday 14 February, to please get in touch.”



Anyone with information is asked to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update report”, or by calling 105. Please use the reference number 260214/8937.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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Source:NZ Police

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