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- David Lange, former New Zealand prime minister, had his headstone removed from Waikaraka Cemetery, Auckland Council confirmed.
- The removal was requested by Lange's widow, Margaret Pope, who said records were not updated.
- Lange's brother Peter said he was unaware of the disinterment and found it upsetting, noting Otahuhu has a memorial.
- Auckland Council apologized for the oversight and said ash removal does not follow the body-disinterment process.
