A Manurewa man has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old woman in Hampton Downs yesterday evening.
The victims body was located on the side of the road.
A 24-year-old man will appear in the Pukekohe District Court today.
It is believed that this was a domestic related incident and no one is being sought in relation to her death.
The victim's name will not be released until formal identification is conducted and all next of kin are identified.