16 Jan 2013

Beach death not suspicious, say police

12:05 pm on 16 January 2013

Police are not treating the death of a woman found at Arkles beach in Whangaparaoa in Auckland as suspicious.

Katherine Bennett, 60, was found on 7 January.

Police said their investigation had clarified the circumstances surrounding the death and the public also provided valuable information.

The matter has now been referred to the Coroner.