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Man dies from injuries in Taranaki town of Hāwera

07:53 am on 23 April 2024

Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

A man has died after being found seriously hurt at property in the Taranaki town of Hāwera.

Detective Senior Sergeant Debbie Gower says police were called to a a disorder incident about 10pm on Monday on Gladstone Street.

The person died from their injuries later, police said.

A homicide investigation has been launched and the scene was being examined.

A post-mortem would be carried out in the coming days, Gower said.