As stated by Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley:
A homicide investigation, has been launched after the death of a man at a rural property in Manaia, Coromandel.
Waikato Police arrived at the property on Manaia Road at 12:31 this afternoon
A 43-year-old man was located deceased.
Another male was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Police are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.
A scene examination is being carried out by Police and is expected to last several days.
Enquiries are underway to establish exactly what occurred.
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