Despite medical attention, the victim died at the scene. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen
A homicide investigation has been launched after a person died of apparent stab wounds in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa overnight.
Police were called to the property on Marr Rd shortly after midnight. There, they and ambulance staff found a man "with critical injuries consistent with stab wounds".
Despite medical attention, he died at the scene.
"Enquiries are underway to determine the circumstances of the incident," Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said on Saturday morning.
"Residents in the area can expect to see an increased police presence today."
Anyone with information was urged to contact police online or via phone on 105, quoting file number 250405/8696, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111..
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