Police have said they are investigating the death of the as yet unknown man.
Whakatāne Police are investigating the death of a man on Wednesday morning in Kawerau, in the Bay of Plenty. The man was located injured, at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Streets, around 7.10am on Wednesday. Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said the man was pronounced dead at the scene and is yet to be formally identified. He said police are working to determine the circumstances of his death. Police are looking to speak with anyone who saw what happened, or may have information that could be of use.