Iwi grieves at shock death

Waatea News: Māori Radio Station

Iwi grieves at shock death

Northland-based MP Shane Jones says the death of Houhora police officer Gail Shepherd is being felt widely in Te Aupouri. Constable Gail Shepard died while walking dogs at Helena Bay on Saturday when a car hit a power pole and then hit her. A member of the Conrad whanau, the mother of three played a leading role in the annual Waitangi Day waka regatta and was also involved in netball, rugby and other youth and community activities. Mr Jones says…