New Zealand

Homicide investigation launched after death in Taupō

08:49 am on 2 April 2021

A homicide investigation has been launched after a person died following a police call-out in Taupō last night.

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Police responded to a serious assault on Arthur Crescent shortly after 11pm, where the person subsequently died.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder, and will appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow.

Police are speaking to witnesses and conducting a scene examination.