interim non-publication order<\/a> in relation to the names, or any particulars likely to lead to the identification, of any of the four people.<\/p>\nCoroner Hesketh’s ruling said the mother and children died of stab wounds.<\/p>\n
The Coroner said police were yet to speak to the man, who also suffered stab wounds.<\/p>\n
“He is currently unconscious and in Wellington Hospital.<\/p>\n
“Police wish to speak to [the man] so he can assist with their inquiries. He is considered a person of interest”.<\/p>\n
Police also wanted to speak to extended family members, including both the man and woman’s former partners.<\/p>\n
Coroner Hesketh made the orders until 4 May.<\/p>\n
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\nTwo children aged under three years old died alongside a woman at a Hastings house.
\nPhoto: RNZ \/ Anusha Bradley\n<\/p>\n
Detective Inspector Martin James earlier said on arrival one person was found dead.<\/p>\n
“Two others were found to be in a critical condition and one in a serious condition, and were transported to Hastings Hospital.”<\/p>\n
The two critically injured people had since died.<\/p>\n
On Monday, James said police could now confirm the three victims were a woman and two young children who lived at the property.<\/p>\n
The woman’s family declined to comment to RNZ on Monday.<\/p>\n
A man who lived at the property was also transported to hospital and was undergoing surgery on Monday, James said.<\/p>\n
“Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident, however no charges have been laid at this time.<\/p>\n
“A team of 30 is working on the homicide investigation, and a scene examination will continue today.”<\/p>\n
James earlier said police appreciated it was a “distressing incident that will no doubt be concerning to nearby residents”.<\/p>\n
“I would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident, contained to this specific group of people, and there is no risk to the wider public.”<\/p>\n
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