A man has been charged with murder in the homicide investigation launched in Onerahi last week.
A 63-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman at Beach Road Reserve on Thursday.
At about 11.10am on 27 February, Police received a report of gunshots heard and a person injured.
Upon arrival, Yvonne Chapman was located deceased at the scene and a man was found with serious injuries.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whang¨¡rei CIB says Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the investigation.
¡°We are pleased to have been able to arrest someone in relation to this tragic incident.
¡°I would also like to thank those members of the public who provided information, which was crucial to this investigation.¡±
The man charged is currently under Police guard at Auckland Hospital and had a bedside court hearing today.
He has been remanded in custody to reappear in Whang¨¡rei District Court on 21 March.
As the matter is now before the Court, Police are limited in providing further comment.
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Holly McKay/51½ÖÉä