Police are responding to a sudden death in Whangārei this morning.
Senior Sergeant Brian Swann, of Northland police, said the deceased was not a known Covid-19 case but staff were taking precautions because the person had been suffering respiratory symptoms and may have recently travelled from Auckland.
The death occurred some time before 9am.
St John Ambulance responded but has since left the scene.
It is understood a team from police Search and Rescue, who are trained in body recovery, is being sent to the address, also as a precaution.