Police have launched an investigation after the discovery of a body at a worksite on Taihape Road, Omahu, earlier today.

Staff were called to the scene about 9.10am after a body was located on the property.

The circumstances of how the person came to be there, and how they died, are unclear, and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.

Police will now work to identify the person and to establish the circumstances surrounding their death.

A scene examination will be carried out, as well as a post mortem examination. Cordons are currently in place at the address.

Anyone with information about this incident or anyone believed to be involved can get in touch through our 105 service, quoting reference number 260203/9739.

You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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