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Police investigate unexplained death of Napier woman

14:23 pm on 6 March 2023

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Police are investigating the death of a woman in Napier after she showed up at a medical centre with serious injuries.

In a statement, Detective Sergeant Darren Pritchard said the 46-year-old was hospitalised on 20 February after showing up at the medical centre.

She was treated at Hawke's Bay Hospital, before being transferred to Wellington Hospital.

She died from her injuries on 3 March.

Pritchard said the woman was believed to have sustained the injures between 19 February and 20 February at an address on Dunlop Road in Onekawa's industrial area.

"The woman's injuries are currently unexplained and police are working to establish exactly what has occurred," he said.

"Police extend our condolences to her family and loved ones."

Pritchard asked that anyone that had information that could help with the investigation contact police on 105 or online.

The reference number is 230222/3278.