Body of man still in place after unexplained death

The body of a 32-year-old man is still lying outside a house northwest of Auckland today after he was found dead yesterday.

Police have released few details but said today the area had been cordoned off after the discovery of the body about 4.30pm yesterday.

A police spokesman told NZPA it was too early to speculate on what had happened or when the body would be removed for a post mortem.

"The body is still in place and there is obviously a careful management of the scene required so we don't lose any evidence," he said.

The man's name has not yet been released.

Police earlier said the death was unexplained.

- NZPA