A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman’s death at a property in Kaikohe in Northland last night.
Officers responded to reports of an intruder at a Taraire St property around 11.30pm, a police spokesperson said.
“A struggle between the occupants and the intruder has resulted in one of the occupants being seriously injured.
“Sadly, despite efforts from emergency services, the victim has died at the scene.”
Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston, of Northland CIB, said officers were investigating and had been speaking to witnesses.
“At this stage, no arrests have been made.”
Johnston said this was a “tragic incident” which would have shaken the community.
“We know residents will be waking up this morning to this shocking news and we want to reassure them our inquiries are well under way to locate the person responsible and hold them to account for their actions.
“We would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area overnight and saw something, or someone, which may assist us with our inquiries.”
A further update would be provided when it became available, he said.
