Police investigate Hamilton homicide at Lake Cres property

Friday 19 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 2:37pm

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Police are investigating a homicide after a man died and another person was seriously injured at a Lake Cres property on Thursday evening. Officers have cordoned off a home and are examining a toilet block at a local yacht club as part of the investigation.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 19 Dec 2025, 8:59am

   Hamilton homicide: Armed officers at street cordon as police probe Lake Cres death (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 19 Dec 2025, 2:32pm

   Police examine toilet block in homicide investigation in Hamilton (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 19 Dec 2025, 2:37pm

   Hamilton homicide: Scene examination underway at yacht club toilets (opens in new tab)