A body has been found by a burning car at Mahanga Beach in Mahia, east of Wairoa in Poverty Bay.
Police communications spokesman Inspector Paul Jermy told NZPA the fire service was called at 10.15am.
When emergency services arrived the body was discovered.
Initial reports indicated the car was on the beach and there were no signs of an accident.
Officers from Wairoa CIB were investigating.
- NZPA
Body found by burning car
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