A homicide investigation is underway after a woman died at an address in Te Teko, inland from Whakatāne, police said today.
A 24-year-old man is in custody and police are speaking to witnesses to establish what happened during the incident.
He has been remanded in custody to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow via video link.
Officers were called to the scene at 11.15 this morning.
Police say officers will continue a scene examination this afternoon.
A scene guard is in place and will remain overnight.
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