As put by Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders:
A homicide investigation has been launched after Police responded to a report that a person had been located deceased on Ohautira Road, Raglan this morning.
The area remains cordoned while a scene examination is undertaken, and area searches are conducted.
The community will continue see a significant Police presence in the area while enquiries are conducted to establish what has occurred.
Police urge anyone who has information that could assist with enquiries to contact us via 105, referencing file number 240305/1701 or Operation Nikau.
Updates will be issued proactively when available.
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