Police have today opened a homicide investigation following the death of a 41-year-old woman in Ongaroto, near the township of Mangakino, north west of Taupo.
Police were alerted about 7.30am to the incident, with detectives from Taupo CIB leading the investigation.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault and is currently in custody.
A scene examination at a property in Mangakino is ongoing.
Police say the incident appears to be isolated and there is no wider risk to the community.
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Issued by PNHQ Public Affairs.
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