Police have cordoned off a Te Anau motel and a homicide investigation has begun after the discovery of a woman's body.
Detective Senior Sergeant Stu Harvey, of Invercargill, said police received information about 6.35pm yesterday, which suggested a person had died in the quiet township.
"Police made inquiries before attending a Cleddau St address where the victim was located, deceased."
An Otago Daily Times reporter at the scene said the Explorer Motel and Apartments has been cordoned off this afternoon and a police car is parked at the site.
"He has been remanded in custody to reappear on June 9.
"The victim and alleged offender were known to one another and there is no ongoing risk to the public."
A scene examination was under way at the Te Anau property, Snr Sgt Harvey said.
‘‘My understanding is that they were a couple that were visiting at a motel.
‘‘It’s tragic news for the town. We seem to be moving from one tragic event to another tragic event at the moment, and it’s just incredibly sad.’’
Local service station owner Diane Holmes said the community was in shock.
She said she used to live in the street, but did not know the people involved.
‘‘The community will be shocked - no doubt.’’
