Murder charge in relation to Counties Manukau death

Police have charged a 36-year-old woman with murder in relation to a death in Counties Manukau earlier today.
 
Police were called to an address on Lakewood Court at around 4.30am.
 
On arrival, a woman was located deceased at the scene. 
 
Another woman at the address was taken into custody. 
 
That woman has been charged with murder and will appear in Manukau District Court on Monday 5 September. 
 
Police are still keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the Lakewood Court area overnight and may have heard or seen something which could assist our enquiries.
 
If you can help, please contact Police via our 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report. Please reference file number 220903/3136. 
 
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or at www.crimestoppers-nz.org. 
 
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Issued by Police Media Centre.