Police have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found dead in Ruatiti.
Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett said the victims were located by police at the "rural property" yesterday afternoon.
A scene examination will begin later today and was expected to take several days.
"Post-mortem and formal identification procedures will be carried out in the coming days.
"There will be a heightened police presence in the area as the investigation progresses.
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"Police would like to hear from anyone in the Ruatiti area who has information about the incident," Bennett said.
People with information are urged to contact 105, citing file number P064773873.
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