Detectives investigating the rape of a 22-year-old woman on Christmas Day in Hawera have charged two men.
The arrests were made without incident around 1pm this afternoon (Wednesday, December 31) at one address in the town.
The two men, who are aged 30 and 34 and are local to Hawera, have been charged with rape and will appear at Hawera District Court tomorrow (Thursday, January 1).
Media enquiries should be referred to Detective Senior Sergeant Keith Borrell on 0274 858 319.