A man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of a woman in Tokoroa last month.
“Police were called to a Hinau Street property shortly before midnight on 18 June, and a woman was found unresponsive”, said Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley
“Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Police can now name her as 47-year-old Michelle Tangimataiti, of Tokoroa.
“Police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man with her murder.
“He is due to appear in Tokoroa District Court on today [Wednesday 8 July].
“Police continue to support Michelle’s family at this extremely difficult time.”