A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man at a home in Waitara early this morning.
Police were called to the scene on Strange St following reports a person had been "seriously injured in an altercation" around 12.45am, Detective Inspector Brent Matuku said.
A man was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he died of his injuries.
A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene, Matuku said.
He was due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court this afternoon charged with the man's alleged murder.
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Police remained at the scene while they carried out a scene examination.
Matuku said officers were speaking with witnesses but would like to hear from anyone who had not yet come forward with information.
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