A 16-year-old boy has died after being hit by a train in West Auckland while going for a run.
Police said the boy appeared to be wearing headphones and was unaware of the train approaching as he crossed the tracks.
The boy died at the scene.
Senior Sergeant Richie Thompson said family members who were looking for the boy after he was late arriving home saw the emergency services in attendance at the Ranui train station and learned of his death at the scene.
Police have reviewed security camera footage at the station.