Police investigating unexplained death in Parakao, Northland, after discovery of man’s body

Police are investigating an unexplained death in Parakao this afternoon.

The body of a man was found by ambulance staff at a rural property off Mangakahia Rd (State Highway 15) just before 4pm.

“The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are under way into the circumstances.

“The property has been cordoned off and a scene examination will take place.

“A scene guard is in place with a post-mortem to be carried out at a later stage.”

Police said inquiries were in the early stages and no further information was currently available.

Anyone with information to assist police can call 105 using the reference number P062498068.