"UPDATE: Police investigate death of man near Huntly"

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Cornes:

A Waikato Police homicide investigation is progressing following the death of a man near Huntly last night.

Police were called to a property in Pukemiro at 10:12pm with a report of someone injured in a fight.

Emergency services administered first aid but the man died at the scene.

The man’s body was removed from the property today for a post-mortem examination.

Police continue to examine the scene and have begun speaking to a number of witnesses.

Cordons remain in place.

Anyone who has information about the incident is urged to call Waikato Police on 07 858 6200 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police would like to thank the public in advance for their assistance.

ENDS

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