Murder charge after woman dies in Tauranga

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Tauranga overnight.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Barron said a 37-year-old woman died after sustaining neck injuries at Huria Marae.

Police were called to the marae at 11.50pm.

The woman was taken to Tauranga Hospital in a critical condition, Barron said.

She died from her injuries a short time later.

The man is appearing in Tauranga District Court this morning.

A tangi for respected leader Dr Morehu Ngatoko Rahipere is under way at the marae.

Thousands were expected to attend the farewell, including a representative of Maori King Te Arikinui Tūheitia Paki.

 

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