New Zealand woman killed in Melbourne

A New Zealand woman living in Melbourne has died in an apparent murder-suicide.

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Kate Bell, who was 31, was originally from Christchurch.

Australian media are reporting Bell was killed by her boyfriend Rahul Patel in his apartment in the early hours of Saturday.

They are also reporting Patel was discovered dead nearby.

In a statement, Victoria police said they were investigating the death of a woman in Richmond, Melbourne.

They said they were called to an address on Saturday morning following reports a woman was injured.

The woman, who they had not formally identified when releasing the statement on Saturday, died at the scene.

A man, who police believe was known to the woman, was found dead at the base of a building nearby. Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was aware of the death, but had not been asked to provide consular assistance.