Source: New Zealand Police
Attribute to Bay of Plenty Acting District Commander Inspector Logan Marsh
A homicide investigation has been launched following the deaths of three people at a house in Glenholme, Rotorua overnight.
Emergency services were called to the High Street address shortly before 10.30pm. On arrival, a woman was located with life-threatening injuries, and two young children were located deceased at the scene.
Despite extensive efforts by Police and ambulance crews, the woman died at the scene.
The deaths of all three victims are being treated as homicides, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
A man was also located at the address. He is assisting police with our enquiries.
At this time, Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.
This was an incredibly traumatic incident for all those involved. Our focus now is on supporting the family, our first responders and getting answers to what occurred last night.
We know this event will be felt widely in the community and people will want answers. We are methodically working through the scene, including a detailed forensic examination. This may take several days – the investigation team will work for as long as it takes to understand what happened and why.
A scene guard remained in place overnight and there will continue to be a visible Police presence in the area while enquiries at the address are ongoing.
A forensic examination will begin today and may continue over the coming days.
We are also providing support to the family of those involved.
I want to acknowledge the incredible efforts of the Police and ambulance staff who responded to this extremely confronting scene last night. We are supporting our people.
We know people will be understandably shaken following this incident and Police will be carrying out additional reassurance patrols over the coming days and nights in Glenholme and the wider community.
Out of respect for the victims and their family, we ask that people refrain from speculation or conjecture. Our focus remains on establishing exactly what occurred and providing answers for those affected.
Police will release further information when it becomes available.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/09/08/update-serious-incident-high-street-rotorua/