Body found north of Whangarei

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Police have launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found at a Northland property this evening.

Police were called to the Church Road address in Ngararatunua, north of Whangarei around 6:30pm today.

Cordons were placed at each end of the road and the Armed Offenders Squad was called.

A man's been taken into custody without incident and is currently helping police with their inquiries.

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