Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a woman on a Gisborne street.
Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin
Officers found the 36-year-old dead in Titoki Street when they were called to reports of a fight overnight.
They are still trying to work out exactly what happened.
Armed police are blocking the street where the body was found. Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin
"Police are still seeking those involved and want to reassure the public that we are committed to locating this offender/s," Police area manager sergeant Daniel Kirksaid in a statement.
"We believe this includes specific groups of people and it's not believed there is any risk to the wider public."
The scene is being examined today.