Homicide in Te Awamutu
Police have a homicide investigation underway after a man died overnight in Te Awamutu.
Police and Hato Hone St John were called to a disorder incident on Te Rahu Road near Picquet Road at about 11:45pm where the victim was located unconscious.
Despite receiving immediate medical treatment, he sadly died at the scene shortly after Police arrival.
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman at the scene and they were taken into custody without incident.
They are now assisting Police with our investigation and charges are being considered.
A scene examination is underway and traffic management is in place to divert traffic from the area.
Police are very early in our investigation and our focus is on establishing the circumstances leading into the incident and to support the victim’s family.
Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests as the investigation progresses.
We appreciate this will be concerning to the community and they can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.
Anyone with information which they think may be of assistance to the Police investigation, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 241016/0455.
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.5% Yes
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33.6% Maybe?
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24.9% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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