Please attribute to Detective Inspector Colin Higson, Counties Manukau CIB
Police are currently responding to a serious incident in Mangere, South Auckland.
Police and emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault in an area of Mahunga Drive about 3.40pm today.
We can confirm one person has died at the scene.
A number of staff are in the area trying to establish what has occurred and whether anyone else has been injured.
Mahunga Drive is expected to be closed for several hours.
A further update will be provided when more information becomes available.
ENDS
Adriana Weber/NZ Police