A murder charge has now been laid after the death of a man in Tauranga last month.


The man was found dead at a Fraser St address on Sunday, December 14, after emergency services were called to the property at 11.40am.


A 37-year-old woman, initially charged with assault on a person in a relationship, had been charged with murder today after further inquiries, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam said.


Police say their inquiries into the man's death are continuing after a murder charge was laid today. Photo / Samantha MotionPolice say their inquiries into the man’s death are continuing after a murder charge was laid today. Photo / Samantha Motion


“Police’s investigation into the death of the man is ongoing.