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Arrest made in George Taiaroa case

Police have confirmed that an arrest has been made this morning in regards to the fatal shooting of George Taiaroa in 2013.

On 19 March, 2013, Taiaroa was killed while working at a road construction site in Atiamuri.
 
Today a man in his 40s from Taranaki was arrested without incident at an address in Stratford and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
 
Taiaroa's family ask for privacy at this time. 
 
Police say there will be no further comment at this stage and that they will not be facilitating media interviews.