Police have launched a homicide investigation after one person died in South Auckland in the early hours of this morning.
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Officers were called to Beatty Street, Ōtāhuhu at about 2.15am.
One person who was critically injured died at the scene and police say a firearm was involved in the death.
Police are speaking to witnesses and conducting a scene examination today.
Beatty Street remains cordoned off and residents in the area can expect to see a continued police presence.