Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a woman in Kawerau.
In a statement Police said emergency services were called to an address on Hall Street, Kawerau around 12:41pm where a woman was located with critical injuries and died a short time later.
One person is assisting Police with their enquiries, but Police said they are not looking for anyone else in relation to this death.
A scene guard is in place at the property while Police investigate.