Homicide investigation launched after man dies in Hamilton

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 6:21am

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Police are investigating a homicide after a man died at a Lake Crescent house in Hamilton. Officers arrived at the property around 6:15pm to find the man deceased and a second person with a serious arm injury. The second person has been taken to Waikato Hospital.

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1. RNZThu 18 Dec 2025, 8:57pm

   Homicide investigation in Hamilton after man dies at house (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 18 Dec 2025, 8:59pm

   Hamilton homicide investigation: One dead, one injured at Lake Crescent address (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 18 Dec 2025, 9:20pm

   Homicide investigation after man dies in Hamilton (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsFri 19 Dec 2025, 6:21am

   Homicide probe after man dies of injuries in Hamilton (opens in new tab)