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Police have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a man was found at a house in Onerahi, Whangārei.
Detective Inspector Bridget Doell said police were called to the residential property at around 3pm on Thursday.
"At this stage, Police are not in a position to provide further details about the identity of the man, however will look to do so in due course."
Onerahi residents will see a continued police presence in the area over the coming days, he said.
A scene investigation would continue today and a post mortem and formal identification would be carried out in due course.
Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is asked to contact police by calling 105 phone or online using Update My Report using the reference file number 221027/5890.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.