Photo: RNZPolice investigating two deaths in Hamilton East have arrested a 34-year-old man. Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler said police were notified about 4pm yesterday that two people had been found dead at a property in York St.An injured man arrived at a hospital and "officers connected the man to the deaths", Ambler said. The man was due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow and was facing two charges of murder. Cordons remained in place at the street and police would examine the scene today. "Police would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident, and we are not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter," Ambler said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 03, 2026 00:38 UTC