Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died at a rural property in Nelson.
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony McCoy said police arrived at the property on Edens Rd in Hope at about 7.30am on Wednesday.
A 56-year-old man was found deceased, he said.
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A scene examination is being carried out and is expected to last several days.