Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Update: Fatal Fire, Manapouri
Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy:
Investigators have deemed the residential fire which claimed two lives in Manapouri, Thursday 4 July, not suspicious.
Police responded to the View Street address to assist Fire and Emergency around 3:40am.
During an initial scene examination a mother, and her child, were located deceased on Friday.
Following the initial examination, Police along with specialist fire investigators from Fire and Emergency New Zealand conducted a full scale scene examination of the home over the weekend.
Their bodies have since been transported to Christchurch where a Post Mortem examination was conducted.
Forensic specialists are assisting in identifying the deceased, as such Police are not in a position to release their names at this time.
This event was tragic and Police continue to ensure there is appropriate support in place for those affected by this terrible event.
Gordon Campbell: On The Hikoi Arrival, And Taylor Childers
Surf Life Saving NZ: Volunteer Lifeguards Make Big Effort To Keep Us Safe, As Paid Lifeguard Service Commences In Northern Region
Action Station: Biggest Ever Community Petition, With Over 200,000 Signatures, Opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Palestinians for Hīkoi mō te Tiriti: Statement From Palestinian Leaders - Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti Is A Historic Moment For All In Aotearoa
Anglican Church in Aotearoa: Anglican Archbishops To Join Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti In Wellington
Wai Ako Books: Best-Selling Author & Lawyer Creates Free Easy Tool To Help Kiwis Oppose Controversial Treaty Bill
Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga: Asian Communities From Across Aotearoa Join Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti
