Source: Radio New Zealand
Police said the man’s body was discovered in a secluded area of Wharepai Domain on Saturday. RNZ / Nate McKinnon
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found in Wharepai Domain, Tauranga.
Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager, said the man’s body was discovered in a secluded area of the domain at about 2pm on Saturday 14 February.
“A post-mortem on Monday established the victim’s death is suspicious and we are now working to establish what happened and identify who was involved.
“An examination of the scene has now been completed”.
Detective Senior Sergeant Flowerdew-Brown said police would like to speak with anyone who has information that could help the investigation.
“We ask people to contact us if they saw unusual or suspicious behaviour around the Wharepai Domain prior to 2pm on Saturday.”
Police have urged anyone with information to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, or by calling 105.
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