A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Whangārei yesterday.
Police were called to Norfolk St shortly before 5pm, following a report of a man being injured.
“He was found unresponsive, and sadly died at the scene,” Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris said.
Another man, known to the victim, was arrested at the property and has now been charged with murder.
A scene examination is ongoing at the property.
This is the third murder charge laid by police today following an alleged stabbing in Kaikohe and a man’s death in Hamilton yesterday morning.