New Zealand

Man charged with murder after Ōmāpere death

11:42 am on 16 October 2021

A man has been charged with murder after police found another man dead at a house in Ōmāpere.

Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston says a 48-year-old man is due to appear in Whangārei District Court today.

The man has been in custody in hospital since his arrest on Friday.

Police found the 73-year-old man dead at a Ōmāpere address in Northland just before midday yesterday.

The investigation into the homicide continues.