Man arrested, woman still missing after pair jumped into Ōpōtiki's Ōtara River to evade police
A 36-year-old woman has been found dead after jumping into the Ōtara River to evade police in Ōpōtiki. Her companion, a 33-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks associated with police pursuits and has triggered a standard investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
The body of a woman who was missing after jumping into a river while evading police in Ōpotiki on Sunday has been found.
Police said the body was discovered in the water near Moutohorā Island, north of Whakatāne by a member of the public at 1.15pm today.
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