Police say they will increase their presence in the Maneoka area in the coming days. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday.
They received a report of a person being admitted to hospital with critical gun shot injuries at about 10.30am.
The man died on Sunday morning.
Police were working to establish what happened and to locate those involved.
There would be an increased police presence in the Maneoka area in the coming days, they said.
Police want to hear from anyone who may be able to provide information or who has CCTV or dashcam footage in the Maneoka area on Saturday 25 October between 10-11am.
Anyone with information can contact the police online, via 105 or anonymously on 0800 555 111 and quote reference number 251025/0395.
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