Sudden death treated as unexplained

Police at the scene in Tauranga. Photo: NZ Herald
Police at the scene in Tauranga. Photo: NZ Herald
The sudden death of a woman in Tauranga is being treated as unexplained by police.

Police were called to an Aria View property in Bethlehem about 6.20pm Sunday and discovered the woman dead inside the house, police said in a statement today.

“A scene guard has remained in place overnight and CIB [Criminal Investigation Branch] is expected to return to the scene today.

“There will be an increased police presence in the area as police make their inquiries.”

Police blocked the street and Hato Hone St John was also at the scene Sunday night.