Tauranga: Man dies after police taser incident, investigation launched

A man died in police custody in Tauranga, New Zealand, after being tasered during an arrest attempt. An investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority is underway to determine the circumstances of the death.
Why it matters
Police use-of-force incidents are significant matters of public interest and legal accountability.
A man has died in police custody after becoming unresponsive en route to the Tauranga police station on Monmouth St. Photo / Alex Cairns
The article relies on official police statements and reports the launch of an independent investigation.
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