A third male occupant was treated at the scene for injuries.
Mr Kose said it was not yet known whether alcohol was involved, or whether the three men were wearing seat belts.
"We suspect the car was stolen,'' he said
Ambulance and fire services also attended the crash.
A fire services spokesman said the power pole involved had been badly damaged and needed to be replaced.
Electrical workers were currently on site repairing the it.
Police also advised Mount Albert road would be closed for several hours. Diversions have been put in place at:
* Mount Albert Road and Summit Drive.
* Mount Albert Road & Mt Royal Avenue