Homicide investigation launched in New Plymouth after 'altercation'

Homicide investigation launched in New Plymouth after 'altercation'

Police have launched a homicide investigation in New Plymouth following the death of a man near the Wind Wand, one of the city’s iconic structures. One...

New Plymouth man killed - 44-year-old charged with murder

Stock photo. A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man in New Plymouth last night. Emergency services were called to the scene on St Aubyn Street shortly before 7pm, after a report of an altercation occurring. On arrival, a man was found with critical injuries. CPR was performed, however he died at the scene. Two people were arrested. One of them, a 44-year-old man, has been charged with murder and is due to appear toda…