• A man has died after suffering critical injuries “consistent with stab wounds”, police say.
• The incident occurred at a property in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa overnight.
• Police have launched a homicide investigation and want to hear from witnesses.

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found at a property in South Auckland overnight with critical injuries “consistent with stab wounds”, police say.

Despite receiving medical attention, the victim died at the scene, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said.

Emergency services were called to Manurewa just after midnight to “a report that a person had been injured at a property on Marr Rd”, Hayward said.

“Police and ambulance attended and located a man with critical injuries consistent with stab wounds who, despite medical attention, died at the scene.”

Police at the scene of a sudden death in Marr Rd, Manurewa overnight. 5 April 2025. Photo / Hayden Woodward 

Police were now trying to find out the circumstances of what happened.

“Residents in the area can expect to see an increased police presence in the area today.”

A police officer outside the property where a man died of stab wounds overnight. Police have launched a homicide investigation. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

A blue police tent could this morning be seen outside a Marr Rd home, which has been cordoned off by police.

Police wanted to hear from anyone who saw what happened or had information that could help investigators, he said.

“Please contact police on 105 online or over the phone, quoting file number 250405/8696.

Police at the scene of a sudden death in Marr Rd, Manurewa overnight. 5 April 2025. Photo / Hayden Woodward 

Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.