The name of a woman identified yesterday as the person whose body was found in a Hamilton creek on Sunday has been released.
She is Joan Pani HIWINUI, 40, of Hamilton.
Detective Senior sergeant Karl Thornton of the Hamilton CIB said Ms HIWINUI was identified by members of her family yesterday morning after contacting Police the night before concerned they hadn't seen or heard from her for several days.
"Her case has been reported to the Coroner who will determine the cause of death. At this point, from a Police perspective, we're happy about being able to bring closure for both Joan and her family's sake.
"We'll be meeting with family this afternoon to discuss what if any further details can be released. At this time the family are extremely distraught and they have asked that their privacy be respected at this time."
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