Lyn Fleming
Lyn Fleming was a dedicated police officer in New Zealand, known for her commitment to community safety. Tragically, she became the first policewoman to be killed in the line of duty in New Zealand when she was fatally injured during a violent incident involving a vehicle. Her death not only shocked her colleagues but also the wider community, leading to widespread mourning and remembrance.
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Recent news mentions
Lyn Fleming was a police officer murdered by Hayden Tasker.
Hayden Tasker sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming
New Zealand· 2026-07-24
Lyn Fleming was a Senior Sergeant whose file was improperly accessed by police employees.
Waikato police officer breached conduct with 1700 off-duty database queriesNew Zealand· 2025-06-28
Lyn Fleming was a police officer whose death prompted an internal investigation into the misuse of an intelligence database.
50 police employees snooped into file of slain cop Lyn FlemingNew Zealand· 2025-06-21
Fleming was the first policewoman to be killed in the line of duty in New Zealand.
Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming death: Man accused of murder keeps name secret for another fortnightNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
