Manaia is located about 13km south of Coromandel township. Photo / Google
The man who died in a homicide at a rural property in Manaia, Coromandel, has been named.
He was Manaia man Guy Richards, 43.
Richards was found dead on Friday afternoon and police have confirmed a homicide investigation is under way.
A scene examination continues today and is expected to take several days.
A post-mortem exam was held yesterday.
NZME understands police were also investigating a possible link to a serious car crash nearby that blocked State Highway 25.
A police spokeswoman said on Friday police had investigated the scene of a single-vehicle crash that took place on SH25 at 12.30pm.
Police also said they are not seeking anyone else in relation to the homicide incident in Manaia.
Traffic exiting SH16 via Rosebank and Pātiki road off-ramps is being turned around.