A person has died following a shooting in west Auckland overnight.
Police said in a statement they have arrested one person following a firearms incident in Henderson.
Police said they were alerted to reports of a shooting at an address on Newington Road shortly before 9pm on Tuesday.
"On arrival, a woman was located with critical injuries. Immediate first aid was provided however she sadly died at the scene," police said.
A police presence will remain in the area overnight.
"While we are in the early stages of our enquiries we want to reassure the community we do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public."
Further information will be provided on Wednesday morning.
