Police are following strong lines of inquiry in a homicide investigation underway in Rangitikei District.
Officers were called to a property on Makohine Lane, Ohingaiti about 3:25am today after reports of man having being shot.
He was transported to Whanganui Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.
Inquiries are ongoing at several addresses in the area today, and Police will be speaking with a number of people.
‘More information will be provided when we are in a position to do so,’ said Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan in a statement.