Hamilton Lake Crescent homicide

The story so far

The second person was taken to Waikato Hospital, and police cordoned off the home and examined a toilet block at a local yacht club as part of the inquiry.^{18, 19 Dec 2025}

Latest

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of the 55-year-old man at the Lake Crescent address.^{24 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 18 Dec 2025Police launch homicide investigation after man found dead at Lake Crescent house.
2. 19 Dec 2025Police examine toilet block at local yacht club as part of investigation.
3. 23 Dec 2025Police identify the dead man and seek sightings of a Subaru.
4. 24 Dec 202521-year-old man charged with murder over the Lake Crescent death.

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