File photo. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
A man has been arrested and charged with murder over the death of Aaliyah Wilson in Palmerston North last week.
Central District crime manager Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan said Wilson was found critically injured at a Featherston Street property in the early hours of last Thursday.
She died at the scene and a homicide investigation was launched, he said.
"Early this afternoon, officers executed a search warrant at a Highbury address, and the 27-year-old man was arrested without incident."
He is due to appear before the Palmerston North District Court on Tuesday.
"Police are pleased to have made an arrest in this case and hope it brings some sense of reassurance to Ms Wilson's family and the wider community."