The woman whose death yesterday has sparked a homicide inquiry in the Far North town of Kaitaia has been named.
Barbara Catherine Julian, 70, was found dead by neighbours at a house shortly before 5.30pm.
Northland police spokeswoman Sarah Kennett said police were still talking to a 17-year-old male about the homicide.
He had been arrested on an unrelated matter but was considered a person of interest in the homicide investigation.
Inquiries had revealed a male was earlier in the day seen walking away from the Matthews Ave house where Ms Julian was found.
Police also received a call from a resident of the same street about a suspicious person on his property.
