Police and St John staff at a property on Waitaki St in Glendene, West Auckland, last night. Photo / Hayden Woodward
Police confirmed at 11.05am, that the man who later died was aged 62.
"Despite efforts to provide him with medical assistance, he died at the scene," police said.
After a search, a 39-year-old man was located and has since been charged with murder.
Police have charged a 39-year-old man with murder. Photo / Hayden Woodward
"Police have been making enquiries overnight to locate the alleged offender and he was spotted by an off-duty Police officer this morning who called 111," Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton said.
"Two people were removed from the scene by detectives shortly after 10pm - neither were in handcuffs," he said.
Officers were also seen taking away a dog from the property.
They kept to themselves
Several residents whose homes were within a cordon put up by police had to wait for some time before being allowed back into their properties, the witness said.
A neighbour said the family generally kept to themselves.
"They have been working on their house lately - on trees and stuff," they said.
