Third death in three days: Police charge Te Puke woman with murder

A woman has been charged after a man’s death in Te Puke, the third in as many days.

Bay of Plenty Police said shortly after midnight they were called to the corner of Seddon St and Station Rd, where a man had been found seriously injured.

Emergency services were unable to revive him.

A woman was taken into custody and will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow charged with murder, the police said.

Police would like to hear from residents or motorists in the area about that time who may have captured events on CCTV or dashcam.

Anyone whohas information that may assist is urged to call 105, and quote the file number 221227/3402.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

And a 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the kidnapping of a 19-year-old woman who was found dead on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway yesterday.

Police were called to State Highway 20 around 3.20am to what was reported as a car crash and found the dead woman at the scene.

On Christmas Day, emergency services found a 57-year-old man with critical injuries. He later died.

Authorities arrived at Airfield Rd in Takanini around 12.40am after receiving reports of disorder and fighting.

“First aid was immediately provided; however, tragically, the man died a short time later.”