The woman who was found dead at a Pukekohe property has been identified.
Toakase Finau, aged 29 from Māngere, was found dead at the property by police officers conducting a bail check at a McNally Rd property on Wednesday.
A man, who was taken to Middlemore Hospital at the time of the incident, remains in a critical condition.
Counties Manukau Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton said officers were still examining the scene as their investigation into Finau's death continued.
"We are providing [Finau's] whānau with the support we can at this difficult time," he said.
Anyone who has not yet spoken with police as part of our investigation is asked to come forward and call Counties Manukau Crime Squad on (09) 261 1321.