Two die in Auckland house fire, one hospitalised

Two people have died in a house fire in Auckland's Manurewa and a third has been taken to hospital.

Police, paramedics and fire crews are on the scene at Freshney Place in Hillpark after being called around 7am.

Speaking from the scene, Assistant Commander for Manukau Fire and Emergency Brendan Irwin confirmed two people had died and a third had been taken to Middlemore Hospital.

"Unfortunately, there was three occupants who were unaccounted for. Our crews carried out a search and rescue and removed two occupants from the house. Followed by a third occupant from a secondary search."

"Sadly, I can confirm that there is two deceased persons at this property."

Irwin said two fire investigators were on scene, alongside police, who were working to establish the cause of the fire.

"This is a really tragic time for the family involved and tough time for staff who worked really hard to try to have a positive outcome."

He could not confirm if the three people located at the property were related.

St John said it took once person to hospital in a serious condition.

Police asked people to stay away from the area.