A pedestrian has been found dead after being hit by a car in Takanini, south of Auckland.
Police were called to reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car on Popes Rd, in Takanini.
Officers found the man dead on arrival - and said initial indications were that the man was already deceased on the road when he was hit.
The driver contacted emergency services.
In a statement, police said they were working to understand what had taken place.
