Forensic examinations are under way at a house in east Auckland where a person was found dead.
Police announced on Monday night officers were attending an incident at the property in Casuarina Road, Half Moon Bay.
Initial reports suggested there were two people deceased at the home.
Police issued an update on Monday night that said they could confirm one person was found dead.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua of Counties Manukau Police’s criminal investigation branch said officers were at the scene and working to establish exactly what has happened.
“We are also speaking with a person at the address.
“Local residents will see an increased police presence as we undertake our preliminary enquiries.”
Police issued another update at 5.56pm on Monday with Vaaelua saying investigations were continuing.
“Police remain on the scene and cordons are in place as we work to establish exactly what has occurred.
“A scene guard will remain in place overnight and a scene examination will get under way tomorrow [Tuesday].
“We want to reassure the community we will provide updates as they come to hand.
“An increased police presence will remain as our enquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
A police officer stood guard in the property’s driveway when the Times visited the scene on Tuesday morning.
Three forensic technicians in white boiler suits were also in attendance.
The curtains were closed at the brick and timber two-storey property, which shares a driveway with another house.
On Tuesday morning a police spokesperson said enquiries to establish what happened at the property were ongoing.
“At this time there have been no charges laid. A scene examination will get under way today.
“We will keep issuing updates as they come to hand.”
People with information on the incident can phone police on 105, referencing job number P055051610.
