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Counties Manukau

Police can confirm two people have died following a house fire in Bucklands Beach in the early hours of this morning.

An investigation is now underway into how the events unfolded early this morning on Murvale Drive.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a scene examination commenced earlier today.

“Our investigation is still at the very early stages and Police need to work methodically through the next steps,” he says.

It is expected Police will remain at the property over the coming days.