Police have arrested a man in Te Aroha in relation to a Cambridge homicide.

"We are speaking with the man and an update on charges will be provided when able," says a police spokesperson.

Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.

A homicide investigation has been underway today following the death of a woman in Cambridge overnight.

Emergency services were alerted to the woman's death at around 1.20am.

An address on Richmond Road was identified as an address of interest and on arrival, a woman was located dead at the property, says a police spokesperson.

Police control traffic flow at the scene in Te Aroha. Photo: Mark Taylor/Stuff.

Police have been making enquiries to locate the alleged offender, including in the wider Te Aroha area.

"We know this was a distressing incident for our Te Aroha and Cambridge communities and we want to thank them for their understanding while we made enquiries to locate him," says a police spokesperson.

A scene examination at the Richmond Street address is continuing.

"The community should expect to see an increased Police presence while staff continue the investigation into the woman's death."