A homicide investigation has been launched in Manawatū after a person was found dead in a house fire earlier this week.
Emergency services were called to a property on Reeve St in Foxton early on Wednesday morning.
A man was found dead inside the property.
Speaking to Newshub at the time, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson described the blaze as "small".
Det Insp Craig Sheridan, of Central District, said the circumstances of the death are suspicious.
"Police are working hard to establish exactly what has occurred and who is responsible," he said.
Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the Reeve St area early on Wednesday morning or who has information who could assist the investigation is urged to contact the police.
