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Tauranga police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man at the Bayfair Tavern in Mount Maunganui early today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner said emergency services were called to the tavern about 1.10am following a report of an assault.
Ambulance staff were unable to revive the victim, who died at the scene.
Mr Turner said police had not yet been able to establish the identity of the victim.
A 28-year- male had been arrested in relation to the incident and will appear in Tauranga District this morning charged with assault.
Mr Turner said it was expected that further charges would be laid after a post mortem exam to be held in Auckland tomorrow.
- NZPA