“They were just down the road from us, so I decided we’d turn this one into their little memorial garden.”Field, speaking publicly for the first time since her children’s funeral, said she is touched by the heart-warming memorial. “It means so much to me that Viv’s Kitchen has chosen to create this memorial for my children. The cafe was local to us and their kindness and generosity is so appreciated,” the mother said in a statement. “We hope this little memorial will help Chelsey to know those little lives mattered and will always be remembered,” her post read. Police issue update on investigationPolice are now describing the incident as a “triple homicide and arson”, saying their initial inquiries have concluded.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 07, 2026 15:48 UTC