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Regional | Accident

Coroner calls for stricter controls on excessive drinking on marae

Coroner Tim Scott has described the death of uncle and nephew, Turuki and Katiana Kereopa, who were killed while driving drunk after a family function at the marae, as a wake-up call for Tōrere Marae and is also calling for stricter controls on excessive drinking on the marae.

Aroha Treacher with this report.