841 days ago

Family of 'kind-hearted' woman found dead in river waiting on answers

Melanie Earley Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Kia ora neighbours, the death of a “kind-hearted” woman who had been living in her van in Kerikeri remains a mystery more than three weeks on.

Bailey Magill, 36, was found dead in Waipapa River on May 22. Her car, a silver Toyota Estima, had been in a nearby car park at Cherry Park House for almost a week.

Magill’s dad Kevin Waterman said all the family knew was she'd been found in the river and toxicology reports were under way.

Waterman said his daughter had been a “pretty out there” person who periodically spent time living in her van, which her parents purchased for her in the hopes she’d leave Kerikeri for a “fresh start”.

Magill had been “a good sort”, Waterman said, with a talent for art and a passion for nature and the environment.

Read the full story below and anyone with information about Bailey or her van should contact police on 105.

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1 day ago

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2 hours ago

Be Loved this Spring! Reduced fee dog adoptions at SPCA start today

SPCA - Kerikeri Centre & OP Shop

From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.

We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 15% It's fine!
    15% Complete
  • 75.6% It's questionable
    75.6% Complete
  • 9.3% Other - I'll share below
    9.3% Complete
1137 votes