Three People Found Dead In Taharoa After Manhunt

Police hunting for a man wanted in connection with the double stabbing of his parents in Waikato this week have found three people dead at a residential property in Waitomo District.

Emergency services were advised about 7pm tonight that three bodies had been discovered near Taharoa.

Waikato Police Acting District Commander Naila Hassan said the discovery was made by a person visiting the property.

Police have arrived at the scene and confirmed that three people are dead.

The crime scene would remain under police guard overnight, with cordons in place on Kawhia Harbour Rd near Willow Point Rd.

Hassan said a Holden Vectra Saloon has been found at the property.

This vehicle has been the subject of a police search over the past few days in connection with Ross Bremner, 34, who is wanted in connection with the stabbing death of his mother Clare, 60, on Tuesday night at their home in Otorohanga.

His father, Keith, 64, was also critically injured during the attack and remains in Waikato Hospital.

Armed police have been hunting for Bremner since the double stabbing and called for sighting of the Holden Vectra, but warned the public not to approach Bremner if he was seen.

Bremner's parents had just become grandparents for the first time. His mother had told friends her son had been in a dark place recently and his parents feared what he might do.

Police are now trying to identify and notify next of kin of the three people found dead this evening.

Formal identification is yet to take place and will not happen until at least tomorrow.

The relationship between the three dead people is yet to be confirmed, however early indications suggest they were all known to each other.

Hassan said the area was remote with limited cellphone coverage. Police were unable to provide further details tonight.

"Police acknowledge that this is unsettling and alarming to the community, but do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public," Hassan said.

"A scene examination and further investigations into the circumstances of this tragic event will continue tomorrow."

A press conference is scheduled to be held at the Hamilton Central Police Station at midday.

No further updates are expected before then.

Source: NZ Herald