A woman has died and a man has been arrested following an incident at a property on the Kapiti Coast overnight.
Police were called to the Matatua Rd address in Raumati Beach at around 1.15am after a report of someone being injured.
"On arrival, they located a woman deceased," a police spokesperson said.
A 24-year-old man was taken into custody and was due to appear in Porirua District Court today charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Further charges were being considered, police said.
A homicide investigation has been launched, with a scene guard in place overnight, and a forensic examination will be carried out at the property today.
Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 105.
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