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      Home > News > National > Upper North Island

    A homicide investigation is being launched after the death of a man in Rotorua last night

    A homicide investigation is being launched after the death of a man in Rotorua last night


    Police were called to Ford Road just before 8:30pm, after reports a vehicle crashed with a tree.

    The vehicle's occupant was found with critical injuries, and died a short time later.

    A forensic examination of the scene and vehicle will be carried out today, initial enquires indicate the injuries sustained are not consistent with a crash.

    Police are asking anyone who saw a white Toyota Hiace, registration DFR734 around the area, to assist.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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