Man found dead on street in South Auckland

A 40-year-old man has died on a suburban Auckland street this morning.

A large emergency service presence was reported at Wymondley Rd, Otara about 10.30am after the man's body was found on the road.

Police Northern Communications Inspector Tony Wakelin said the man was believed to have suffered a medical event and fallen over, hitting his head.

He was confirmed as deceased at the scene, said Mr Wakelin.

A police spokeswoman said an ambulance was called but the man could not be resuscitated.