A homicide investigation is under way after a body was found in a burning car in a South Auckland suburb overnight.
Police confirmed they were called to Alfriston Rd, in Manurewa, after fire services were called to the scene after reports a vehicle was on fire.
The incident happened about 3am.
Detective Inspector Chris Barry, of Counties Manukau Police, said: "[Fire and Emergency NZ] has attended, extinguished the fire and the body was then located."