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Fatal Boat Collision: Court Appearance Expected

The investigation into the boat collision in June that claimed the life of New Zealand native Mary Elizabeth McKee is “nearing its conclusion,” the male who was arrested is “on island under strict bail condition,” and a “court appearance is expected in due course,” the police said today. At 10:40pm on June 1st of... Read more of this article

Boat Collision: Man To Be Airlifted Overseas

The 69-year-old New Zealand man and 26-year-old UK man injured in Thursday night’s fatal boat collision are in stable condition, and it is anticipated that the British man will be airlifted overseas, while the 26-year-old local man arrested in connection with the collision has been released on police bail with “strict conditions.” In addition... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Mary McKee

[Updated] The police have now confirmed the death of 62-year-old New Zealand visitor Mary Elizabeth McKee following the boat collision late last night in Hamilton Harbour. Her 69-year-old husband, also from New Zealand, and a 26-year-old male UK visitor both received serious injuries and are currently in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article

National Security Minister: ‘Sad & Tragic Event’

Calling it a “sad and tragic event,” Minister of National Security Jeff Baron extended condolences to the family of the victim of last night’s boat collision in Hamilton Harbour. “It appears that three smaller boats were involved with four people injured, three men and one woman,” the police said last night. “All four... Read more of this article

Woman Dies, Three Men Injured In Boat Collision

[Updating: Police confirm that a woman has died following a boat collision in Hamilton Harbour. The police said the collision involved three boats, also left three men injured, and the male operator of one of the vessels involved has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vessel while impaired.] Emergency Services responded to the area of Front... Read more of this article