A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man at an address on Albion Street, Hawera.
Emergency services were called to the property around 2:30am today, where the man was located deceased.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene charged with breach of bail and assault.
‘A female who was at the property is assisting Police with our ongoing enquiries,’ said Detective Senior Sergeant Gerard Bouterey.
Police enquiries into the death are ongoing and officers will be on site conducting a scene examination.
However, police are not currently searching for anyone else in relation to the death.