As stated by Detective Inspector Rhys Johnson:
Police are investigating following the death of a man in Northland overnight.
Officers were called to Kaitaia Hospital about 11.40pm, after a seriously injured man was dropped off in a vehicle.
Sadly, he died a short time later.
Police are making enquiries to determine the circumstances around the man’s death and are examining a number of relevant scenes.
The investigation is in its early stages and we working to locate people who may be able to assist with our enquiries.
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