Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
One person has been found dead on Kaipara Coast Highway, north of Auckland.
Police had earlier asked motorists to avoid the village of Makarau after an "incident".
In a statement, police said officers were called to the scene about 5.20am this morning "where a person was found deceased on the road".
A futher statement by Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting of the Waitematā CIB said enquiries were ongoing but police believed it was likely the person was hit by a vehicle.
"Police would like to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area between midnight and 5.30am, who observed a pedestrian walking on Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, or has who has dashcam footage of the area during that time.
"We are also urging any residents in the Makarau area with road-facing CCTV cameras to please get in touch so that we may review this footage."
Police said a scene examination was being carried out and the road would remain closed until about midday.
Cordons were in place at the West Coast Road intersection and the Makarau Road intersection.
"The public is advised to avoid the area, and motorists should take alternative routes."
Bunting said: "If you can help, please contact police through 105, either online or over the phone, and reference file number: 260101/7190."
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