An ambulance has been called to the scene and he has been taken to hospital for medical assistance where he will be held under scene guard.
Enquiries were ongoing, however at this time police are not seeking anyone else in connection to Smith's death.
Beard said yesterday that police had made several inquiries across the wider Auckland region searching for the man who was considered dangerous.
They were are also seeking the woman who was associated with the wanted man and had a warrant to arrest in relation to the incident.
Police also appealed for sightings of a black 2005 Ford Falcon saloon linked to the incident, which was seen in Pakuranga on Sunday morning.
They acknowledged members of the public who had contacted them with information about possible sightings.
Smith, 37, of Rodney was found dead on Wayby Station Rd on Saturday.
Emergency services were called at about 7.45pm after police were notified.
Support was being provided to Smith's family, Beard said.
