Hundreds of police staff gathered on the Eden Park turf and performed a haka as Matthew Hunt's casket passed by. Constable Matthew Hunt became the 33rd officer killed in the line of duty in New Zealand when he was shot dead in West Auckland on June 19. Police Ten 7/Screentime Constable Matthew Hunt was shot and killed during a routine police stop on June 19 in Massey, West Auckland. READ MORE:* Auckland police shooting: Constable Matthew Hunt farewelled at Eden Park* Auckland police shooting: What we know about the death of Constable Matthew Hunt* Auckland police shooting: Former high school honours slain officer* Auckland shooting: Emotional police pay tribute to officer who 'paid highest price'“At Matt’s funeral they spoke of these challenges that they would now complete in his name,” the post said. New Zealand Police The funeral for police constable Matthew Hunt was held at Eden Park on July 9, 2020.

Source: Stuff July 27, 2020 06:56 UTC