Taranaki homicide victim named

Police talk to a neighbour outside the Regan St property. Photo / Herald on Sunday / Glenn Jeffrey

The victim of a homicide in Taranaki on Friday night has been named.

Police said they received a call about 10pm on Friday, after a local from Stratford heard shouting coming from a nearby house.

When they arrived at the house, a 71-year-old woman was found dead at the scene.

The woman has today been named as well-known local celebrant Gwendoline Blake

A post mortem examination was being conducted this morning.

A scene examination at the property was ongoing and was likely to be completed in the next 24 hours, police said.

A 47-year-old male was arrested at the scene, and was charged with the woman's murder.

Police said the man and woman knew each other, but would not make any further comment.

- additional reporting Newstalk ZB