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Police attending 'sudden death' in Auckland park

April 14, 2023
Wenderholm Regional Park, Auckland

Wenderholm Regional Park, Auckland (Source: istock.com)

Police are at the scene of a "sudden death" in an Auckland park this morning.

A section of Wenderholm Regional Park, just north of Orewa, has been cordoned off.

Police said officers were called to the park about 11.15am.

"A further update will be provided when available," police said in a statement.

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