Wairoa death probe: Man found unresponsive, police investigate

An investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Wairoa, police say.

Emergency services were called to a Lucknow Street address at about 4pm yesterday after a man was found unresponsive.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector Dave de Lange said the death was being treated as unexplained and inquiries were under way.

“A scene examination will commence at the property today, and a post-mortem examination will be carried out,” de Lange said.