Woman dies after fight breaks out in Ngāruawāhia, police launch homicide investigation

Cordons are in place in Ngāruawāhia after a person was critically injured in a large brawl. Photo / Bevan Conley

• Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 42-year-old woman died in Ngāruawāhia.
• The woman was critically injured amidst a fight on Waipa Esplanade and died on Jordan Street.
• Police are conducting scene examinations and reassurance patrols; information can be provided online or via Crime Stoppers.

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 42-year-old woman in Ngāruawāhia this afternoon.

The incident occurred about 1.30pm when police received a report of a fight involving multiple people on Waipa Esplanade, near the intersection of Newton St.

A critically injured woman was taken to the ambulance station on Jordan St, but died before she could be airlifted to the hospital.

Scene examinations are in progress on Waipa Esplanade, where the woman may have been injured, and at the Jordan Street location where she died.

“There is a large Police presence in the area, which will continue as our enquiries progress,” a police spokesperson said.

“We know these events are unsettling for our communities and those involved, and officers will be carrying out reassurance patrols in the area.”

Anyone with information that could assist the inquiries is urged to contact the police online or call 105, quoting the reference number 241227/6958.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

At this stage, the police are unable to provide any further comment on the matter.