Police have named the woman who was allegedly murdered by a 34-year-old man in Hamilton on Wednesday.
Ngawai Kararaina Maria Himiona, 30, was found seriously injured at a property on Kentucky Crescent at 11.15pm Wednesday but died at the scene a short time later.
Police launched a homicide investigation following her death and inquiries are ongoing.
A Gofundme page was set up to raise money for the funeral costs.
“She leaves behind a beautiful family of three boys and one baby girl, as you can all imagine our family are in complete shock and shattered by this tragic event,” a message on the page read.
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder and wounds with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, police said in a statement.
He was due to appear in the Hamilton District Court yesterday morning.
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