Police seek two men in relation to Te Puke homicide
A homicide investigation is continuing following the death of a man in Te Puke on Saturday 25 October.
Police can now name the victim of the homicide as Tristan Oakes, aged 29. Tristan died in hospital on Saturday, after being critically injured when shot at his Te Puke home.
Police have identified two men we wish to speak to in relation to Tristan’s death.
They are Kanan Clarke, aged 39, and Joseph Yorke, aged 40.
Both men are considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone who has information on their whereabouts is asked to contact Police and quote file number 251025/0395.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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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41.3% Yes
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32.7% Maybe?
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26% No
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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16% Hmm, maybe?
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11.1% Yes!
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