As stated by Detective Inspector Lew Warner, District Manager Criminal Investigations.
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Awakeri yesterday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to a property on State Highway 30 at around 4:30pm after reports of a serious assault.
Despite medical attention, sadly the injured woman died at the scene.
Another woman was taken into custody. The 25-year-old is due to appear in Whakatane District Court today, charged with murder. Police are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances around what has occurred.
A scene examination continues at the property today and the community can expect to see an increased Police presence while we work in the area.
