Fire Service and Emergency has been cleared of any wrongdoing over the death of a 19-year-old who drowned in Whitianga after a function at the local fire station. Food was served and the fire service canteen was open, serving drinks. × Luke Cochrane's body was found in this body of water off Aquila Dr, Whitianga, in September last year. Photo/Belinda Feek Luke Cochrane's body was found in this body of water off Aquila Dr, Whitianga, in September last year. George accepted the function did not meet the requirements of an "official brigade function as set out in our code of practice".

Source: New Zealand Herald July 05, 2017 23:26 UTC