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Search for Matiu Ngaronoa and Vincent Taurima in Tongariro National Park

16 December 2020


The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that the Police-led search for two men lost in Tongariro National Park during August and September 2017 was in general run competently and professionally. Police and volunteers were strongly committed to finding the lost men.

Public Report (PDF 1,274 KB) Media Statement

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