Cordons were in place at the Okahu Road address. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police have arrested a person and launched a homicide investigation in the Far North, after reports of an assault.
Emergency services were called to a property on Okahu Road in Kaitaia at about 12.35pm Sunday.
Detective Inspector Geoff McCarthy said the victim was found in a critical condition and died at the scene, "despite emergency services' best efforts".
A person was arrested at a different address a short time later and police were not seeking anyone else at this stage,
Cordons were in place and a scene examination was due to take place on Monday.
A 57-year-old woman is also due to appear in Kaitaia District Court on Monday, with charges to be confirmed.
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