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Homicide investigation launched after body found at Waihau Bay, east of Ōpōtiki

Rotorua Daily Post
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A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene without incident. Photo / File
A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene without incident. Photo / File

A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene without incident. Photo / File

A homicide investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found at a Bay of Plenty address this morning.

Police were called to a property in Waihau Bay, east of Ōpōtiki about 1.30am today. On arrival, they found a man in his 50s deceased.

A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene without incident and will be charged in relation to the death.

A scene examination will continue at the address today.

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