A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Tauranga last month.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam said the man was found deceased at a Fraser Street address on Sunday, December 14, after emergency services were called to the property at around 11.40am.
“The woman was initially charged with assault on a person in a relationship,” Varnam said.
“Following further enquiries into the matter, she has now been charged with murder.”
Police said the investigation into the man’s death remains ongoing.
Tauranga Police are urging anyone who may have information about the incident, or those involved, to come forward.
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz by clicking “Update Report”, or by calling 105. Please use reference number 251214/9237.
