Man charged with murder after south Auckland death

9:51 am on 23 October 2022
Unexplained death in Taita, Lower Hutt early on Sunday 26th January 2020.  A Police cordon and crime scene invetsigation tent were in place Monday 27th January 2020.  Police Emergency tape.

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was killed in south Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

A homicide investigation has been launched after a man was killed in a family harm incident in south Auckland last night.

Police said a 30-year-old man died at an address in Wattle Downs.

A 19-year-old man is scheduled to appear at Manukau District Court tomorrow, charged with murder.

Police said they were not seeking anyone else in relation to the death, but the investigation was continuing.

Police asked that anyone who had seen or heard the incident get in contact by calling 105 and quoting file 221023/8525.