Murder charge laid

Police have arrested and charged a 42-year-old man with murder following a homicide investigation in Onerahi. Inquiries have been underway since a body was located at a residential address last Thursday afternoon. The man was due to appear in the Whangā rei District Court yesterday afternoon. Anyone who has not yet spoken with police and has information that may assist, call 105 or go online at: www.police.govt.nz/use-105. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.