Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of two people at a Tūrangi address.
Police responded to the Poihaere St house about 9.50pm, where two people were found dead, police said today.
A scene guard was in place with an examination under way.
Taupō area investigations manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley, said the public would notice an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
“If you saw any suspicious activity or have any information that may assist police in our investigation please contact police by calling 105 and referencing event number: P059649530.”
Police tape surrounded the property this morning with two police staff guarding the property.
An adjacent walkway was also blocked off.
A neighbour said they heard an ambulance arrive at about 10.30pm but “didn’t hear any commotion before that”.
“Woke up this morning and there was the yellow tape.”
He said he knew the people at the address and went over to visit them sometimes.
He described the street as “pretty quiet, pretty peaceful”.
Another neighbour, Yvonne Rainey, said she was watching Coronation Street when the dog started barking. She went outside and police and an ambulance had turned up.
Taupō District Council Turangi councillor, Sandra Greenslade, described it as an “absolute tragedy”.
“We all know each other, we all know everybody. It is a situation that will probably affect a lot of people.”
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