Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
A homicide investigation has been launched after the discovery of a man's body in Northland.
Police said a man arrived at the Kaikohe Police Station around 8.30pm on Wednesday, who led them to a property on Waikerikeri Road in the Utakura Valley, between Ōkaihau and Horeke, where they found a man with "critical injuries".
"The man was provided urgent medical attention but sadly died at the scene," Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston said.
The man who led them to the property was being spoken to as part of the investigation, he said. A post-mortem would be held in the coming days.
"Police extend condolences to whānau for their loss," Johnston said.
Anyone with information that could help police should use the 105 service, online or by phone, and cite reference number: 250522/0155.
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