A man critically injured in an incident in Pongakawa on Friday night has died.
Police were called to Rotoehu Forest about 10:15pm on 31 July, where 24-year-old Harry Burlace was located in a critical condition.
Harry has since died in Rotorua Hospital from his injuries.
Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown says Police's thoughts are with Harry's family and friends.
"We are continuing to piece together the events that lead to Harry being critically injured, and continue to make a number of enquiries as to what happened," she says.
"We are determined to get answers for his family."
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