A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after another woman's death in Northland's Pukenui overnight.
Police were alerted to the incident on Houhora Heads Rd at about 12.30am this morning.
"Upon arrival, police located a woman with critical injuries and despite efforts from emergency services, the woman sadly died at the scene," Detective Inspector Al Symonds said.
A homicide investigation has been launched and a 46-year-old woman was arrested at the scene. She has been charged with murder and would appear in the Kaitaia District Court today.
Symonds said locals should expect a heightened police presence in the area today.
"Police have been at the address overnight speaking to a number of witnesses who were in the area at the time of the incident," he said.
"A scene guard has been in place this morning while a scene examination was commenced, and this will remain in place today as our enquiries continue."
Police believed the incident was isolated. It was understood the pair were known to each other, Symonds said.
A post-mortem examination and formal identification of the victim "will be carried out over the coming days".
"At this stage, we are unable to release further details about the deceased but will look to do so in due course.
"We know those in the community will be shocked and concerned to hear of what has occurred in their community overnight."
Anyone with information was urged to contact police by calling 105.
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