Police are investigating the death of a man in South Auckland overnight.
Police said they responded to reports of "disorder and fighting" at a residential address on Airfield Road, Takanini, at around 12.20am.
On their arrival at the scene, police found a 57-year-old man with critical injuries who died despite first aid being provided.
Initial enquiries suggest those involved were known to each other, police said.
A police spokesperson at the scene told 1News at around 2.30am that the alleged offender had not yet been located.
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Police said further enquiries into the exact circumstances of the incident are under way.
A scene guard is in place "and nearby residents can expect to see a continued police presence in the area today", police said.
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