66-year-old Earle "Pat" Taka, missing since March, found dead during Hawke's Bay flooding.

66-year-old Earle "Pat" Taka, who had been missing since March, was found dead in the Ōtāne area during severe flooding in Hawke's Bay. Taka was last seen at a service station in Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay. His body was discovered by a contractor carrying out flood protection work, and a post-mortem examination confirmed his identity. Police do not suspect any foul play in his death.

June 28, 2024
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