A Kawerau man has been charged with murder after a woman died from critical injuries yesterday afternoon.
The man, 20, has been arrested and will be appearing at Whakatāne District Court tomorrow morning, charged with murder and an unrelated assault, police said today.
Police are unable to name the victim until her extended family have been advised of her death.
Neighbours of the woman told the Herald they were shocked and saddened to learn of her death on Hall St.
She was seen being transported onto a helicopter at Prideaux Park yesterday afternoon. Two ambulances responded.