Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died in Whenuapai, Auckland on Tuesday night.
Police were called to a rural property on Trig Road just before 2am after reports of a seriously injured man.
Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor said medical assistance was provided but the man died at the scene.
"Our investigation is working to establish the full set of circumstances around this man's death."
"A scene guard has been in place since early this morning and a scene examination has now been commenced at the Whenuapai address.
"This will remain in place while police complete our work at the property," he said.
Proctor says police are working to identify the man and speaking with witnesses.
"A post-mortem will take place in due course along with formal identification procedures also to be undertaken."
"While this work is being completed, police will be unable to comment further about this man's identity.
"Police would like to reassure the Whenuapai and wider west Auckland community that we are working hard to hold any person involved to account."
Anyone with information can contact Waitematā CIB on (09) 839 0697. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
