10 Aug 2025

Man charged with assault after woman found dead in Papatoetoe, Auckland

8:29 pm on 10 August 2025
RNZ/Reece Baker

A 50-year-old man has been charged with assault. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

A man has been charged after a woman was found dead in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe on Saturday morning.

Police said a scene examination had been carried out on Sunday on Ashlynne Avenue.

They said they were still investigating.

A post-mortem will be conducted on Monday.

A 50-year-old man has been charged with assault and is also expected to appear in Manukau District Court on Monday.

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