Otago Lakes Central Police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of 60-year-old Invercargill woman Karen Gaylene White, who died at a Lake Hawea property in March 2024.

Detective Senior Sergeant Regan Boucher said Police had a team of investigators working tirelessly to establish the circumstances that have led to White's death, and remained committed to holding to account those responsible.

I want to reassure the Otago Lakes Central community that they can continue to feel safe while the Police investigation continues, Boucher said.

Police are interested in speaking to anyone who saw any unusual or suspicious activity in the Lake Hawea area around late February and early March.

If you have any information that could help, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 240308/6198.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.