There's a homicide investigation underway after a woman died in the Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau

Emergency services were called to an address on Hall Street in Kawerau at 12.41 this afternoon.

Police found a woman with critical injuries, and she died a short time later.

One person is assisting police with their inquiries and nobody else is being sought.

A scene guard will remain in place at the property while police investigate.