Brodie StoneMultimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate·3 Jun, 2026 02:38 AM3 mins to read‌ Tārati Buckley has been named as the victim of a homicide in Northland. Tārati Buckley has been named as the victim of a homicide in Northland. The whānau of a kuia allegedly murdered in the Far North say she dedicated her life to helping others, especially tamariki and mokopuna.The whānau of Tārati Buckley, also known as Nanny and Nanny Dot, confirmed her death in a statement yesterday.

The 76-year-old was found dead by police at