Police are investigating after a man died following an altercation in Hastings over the weekend.
Acting Detective Inspector James Keene said officers were called to a Mahora property shortly after 9:45am on Saturday to reports of an altercation between a group of men.
"During the altercation, one of the males has suffered a head injury after his head hit the ground," Inspector Keene said.
"He was taken to Wellington Hospital where he died from his injuries late on Sunday."
Inspector Keene said police were speaking with those involved and were interested to hear from anyone with further information.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police on 105, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting the file number 251011/1232.