Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man in central Ōpōtiki overnight.
Detective senior sergeant Mike Varnam said emergency services were notified of a fight involving six people on Church Street at about 12.20am.
One of those had “received an injury to the chest consistent with a stab wound,” he said.
“Despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.”
Police said no arrests have been made, however they are following lines of inquiry to identify and locate those involved.
“It is believed gang members were involved.”
Police urged those who have information on what happened to get in touch by phoning 105 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
