Police open a homicide investigation in the Northland settlement of Omapere after a body was found in a residential house this morning.
Another person at the scene was taken into custody on other matters. Police are not seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation, although no charges have yet been laid.
A post mortem examination and formal identification procedures will take place shortly.

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