Location:

Waitematā

One person has been arrested and a homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in New Lynn this afternoon.

At about 11.52am, Police were called to a Kaponga Crescent address following a report of a person injured.

Despite the best efforts from first responders, the man sadly died at the scene.

Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Waitematā CIB, says one person was taken into custody at the scene.

“As such, Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.