New Zealand

Homicide investigation launched after man's death at Taranaki campground

16:23 pm on 8 May 2022

A homicide investigation is underway after the death of a man in Tāngarākau yesterday.

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Police say the man's body was found at a campground in Tāngarākau, about 50 kilometres southwest of Taumarunui.

There will be an increased police presence in Whangamōmona and Tāngarākau over the coming days while a scene examination takes place.

The investigation will be based out of Stratford, Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan said.

Formal identification of the man has not yet been completed and next of kin have not been notified.