New Zealand / Auckland Region

Homeless woman dies in Auckland's CBD

14:47 pm on 12 January 2023

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A woman has died suddenly in Auckland's CBD.

Police said they responded to a sudden death about 11.30am on Thursday.

They said the circumstances were not being treated as suspicious.

A City Mission spokesperson said the woman was known to them for a couple of years, and had been rough sleeping in the CBD.

On a number of occasions, they had attempted to engage with her and offered support, Lear said.

She said the team was deeply saddened by her death.