An investigation is underway to identify a man who was found dead on a road in the South Auckland suburb of Favona in the early hours of the morning.
Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
Emergency services were called to the scene on Wakefield Road at about 3.30am after the body was found.
A police spokesperson said inquiries are underway to establish how the man died, including speaking to witnesses in the area at the time.
A scene examination has been carried out and the road is now open.