Homicide investigation launched after woman found dead in Pahiatua

Thursday 16 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 16 Oct 2025, 3:46pm

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead at a residential property on Arthur Street in Pahiatua on Wednesday afternoon. Armed officers were reported patrolling near Tararua College. The victim's missing vehicle has since been located in Rotorua.

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1. 1NewsThu 16 Oct 2025, 10:56am

   Deceased woman's car found in Rotorua amid Pahiatua homicide probe (opens in new tab)

   • Homicide probe after woman found dead near Pahiatua school, car sought (opens in new tab) Thu 16 Oct 2025, 10:56am
2. RNZThu 16 Oct 2025, 11:04am

   Armed police patrol near college after woman found dead in Pahiatua home (opens in new tab)

3. The PostThu 16 Oct 2025, 2:52pm

   Pahīatua homicide: Victim’s missing vehicle found in Rotorua (opens in new tab)

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4. Otago Daily TimesThu 16 Oct 2025, 3:46pm

   Armed police patrol near school after woman found dead (opens in new tab)