4 Jul 2024

MFAT assisting family of NZer killed in California

From Midday Report, 12:13 pm on 4 July 2024

The family of a New Zealand woman killed in a robbery at a California mall say they have no words to express their sadness. Newport Beach Police say Patricia McKay, 68, was pulled onto the road following a struggle, and hit by a car driven by one of her attackers The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting the family. It's understood she was with her husband, Doug, who served on the BNZ board for over a decade including most recently as Chair. LA Times crime writer Richard Winton spoke to Ben Strang.