A homicide investigation has been launched by police after a body was found in a Manurewa, Auckland house fire on the weekend.
Police have confirmed the person found dead at the property on Nina Place was a woman.
Her body was recovered on Sunday morning.
It comes after a man hospitalised after the fire was charged with assaulting a female and breaching a protection order.
A bedside court hearing was held on Monday for the man. Police have not ruled out laying further charges.
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A scene guard remains in place at the property address while an examination is completed.
The woman's family are being assisted by victim support.
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