Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ
A man found dead in a Tauranga park, sparking a homicide investigation, has been named as Dax Rodney Holland.
He was 54.
Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown said police were called to the Wharepai Domain on Saturday around 2pm following Holland’s body being found.
A homicide investigation was launched following a post-mortem on Monday.
“Police continue to ask for anyone who may have seen any unusual or suspicious behaviour around the Wharepau Domain prior to 2pm on Saturday 14 February, to please get in touch,” Flowerdew-Brown said.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update report”, or by calling 105.”
The reference number is 260214/8937.
People can also give information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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