This morning at about 8.30 am, a 76 year old male was found deceased lying on a smouldering fire heap at a rural
property in Ohaupo.
He was last seen by his son at 8 pm last but it is believed that the male died sometime this morning between 7.30 am and
8.30 am.
The deceased has been extensively burnt but the exact cause of death is yet to be determined.
The matter has been refered to the corone