A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
The victim at the centre of a homicide investigation in Hamilton has been named by police as Jason Poa.
Police were called to a home in Lake Crescent at 6.15pm on December 18, where they found two people seriously injured.
Detective Inspector Daryl Smith said the man was 55-year-old Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene.
Poa died at the scene while a second person was taken to Waikato Hospital in serious condition.
Smith said the homicide investigation was ongoing and police were appealing for sightings of a Subaru Impreza hatchback, registration: KZH714.
Anyone who had seen the car or who had any other information was urged to make a report to police online at 105.police.govt.nz, and clicking "Update Report", or by calling 105, using the reference number 251218/5897.
Anonymous reports could be made through Crime Stoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.
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