Eastern Bay of Plenty Police has launched a homicide investigation after a man who was seriously assaulted on Saturday died.
A 48-year-old man was taken to Whakatāne Hospital yesterday shortly before 11.30am after being seriously assaulted.
Police say the victim received medical care and was airlifted to Waikato Hospital. He died today.
A homicide investigation has subsequently commenced and police are seeking help from the public.