Forensic teams are completing their work at the scene of 70-year-old woman's murder in the Far North.
It is now three days since the discovery of Barbara Julian's body, at her home in Kaitaia. A 17-year-old local is in custody on what police have said are unrelated matters.
A funeral for Mrs Julian is planned on Tuesday.
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