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'Unexplained death' in Tākaka referred to Coroner

April 8, 2024

Police have referred a man's "unexplained" death in Tasman last month to the Coroner, adding officers "do not believe this death to be suspicious".

Peter Miller was found dead at a rural property on Pigville Rd, south of the Tākaka township on March 12.

"Police conducted a scene examination and a number of further enquiries including speaking to residents nearby.

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