10 Nov 2023

Fatal Foxton arson: Two vehicles sought by police

4:18 pm on 10 November 2023
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Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Police are seeking sightings of two vehicles in relation to a Foxton homicide investigation.

The investigation was launched after Foxton man Dean Kahukiwa was found dead after a house fire on 27 September.

Police were alerted to the arson on Reeve Street in Foxton at 4:30 am.

An investigations team based in Horowhenua are working to establish the circumstances leading to Kahukiwa's death. The team are seeking sightings of two vehicles seen on Reeve Street on the night of the arson; a dark coloured Ford Ranger or similar and a dark coloured sedan.

Police are working to narrow down the time of death, and investigate what the link is between the murder and the arson.

They are seeking any sightings or CCTV footage of the vehicles early morning, 27 September.

If you have any information that may assist the investigation contact Police on 105 or make a report online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 referencing file number 230927/1551.

Reports can also be made anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org.