A homicide investigation has been launched after a man died at Auckland City Hospital this afternoon.
The 54-year-old man was found in a room at the Ascot Motel on Great South Rd, Epsom this morning where a violent incident took place.
Police are now searching for two men who were seen leaving the area shortly before the victim was found.
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