A homicide inquiry has been launched after the body of a man was found at a Northland beach late last night.
The body of a 62-year-old man was found in a vehicle on Tokerau Beach, in Whatuwhiwhi, about 10.30pm yesterday, police said.
A 61-year-old woman was now helping police with their inquiries.
No arrests had been made at this stage, police said.
Detective Senior Sergeant Rhys said police were carrying out area inquiries today, as well as a scene examination at a house in Whatuwhiwhi.