Police Charge Woman with Murder After Death of Man in Te Puke
December 27, 2022

PHOTO: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Police have charged a woman with murder after the death of a man in Te Puke overnight.
Police said officers were called to the corner of Seddon Street and Station Road in Te Puke just after midnight on Tuesday and found a man seriously injured.
He was unable to be revived by emergency services.
Police said following enquiries, a woman was taken into custody the following day and has been charged with murder.
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Police asked anyone with information that may assist their inquiries to call 105, and quote the file number 221227/3402 or said they could provide information anonymously via Crime Stoppers.