Man who died at Three Kings house party was 'cheerful and had a heart of gold'

Reginald Sharma, 25, died at a house party on Haughey Ave in Three Kings in the early hours of Saturday morning. Photo / Facebook

The 25-year-old man who died suspiciously at a house party in Three Kings in the early hours of Saturday morning has been named as Reginald Sharma.

The Avondale man, described as selfless and cheerful on social media, died on a driveway at the Haughey Ave property despite efforts to save him by performing CPR.

Sharma is being remembered on social media as an awesome, fun loving, cheerful son, brother, nephew, father and stepfather.

"... a person with a heart of gold always putting others first we are truly gonna miss you," his partner wrote.

The couple were expecting a child together.

Another friend wrote: "I can't believe I don't want to believe your gone. You made a solid foot print on our lives that will stay."

Police are still investigating the circumstances around his death, which is being treated as suspicious.

Groups of people at the property had been at Gemini Bar in Otahuhu before moving on to the addresses after 2.30am.

Three men, aged 18 to 25, stayed and put the man in the recovery position while others left, police said in a statement.

Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe said he wanted to speak to the men and was confident they would be able to help piece together what happened.

"This group will know who they are and we need their help."

Police were also trying to find out who the occupants of a grey Audi sedan were, who left before police arrived.

A neighbour told the Herald they called the police after hearing loud screams of help and said there was a group of about 20 people on the street.

Anyone with any information can contact Auckland Police on 09 3026 557.