As stated by Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua, Counties Manukau CIB:
Emergency Services are attending a house fire on Murvale Drive this morning.
At around 2.30am reports were received that a property was fully ablaze.
Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are at the scene with an investigation underway.
At this stage we can advise that two people are currently outstanding.
We are working to establish what has occurred and urgently locate the people unaccounted for.
Three further people have been taken to hospital with inquires ranging from serious to minor.
Police will remain on scene with cordons established on Murvale Drive, between Janome Place and Jandell Cresent.
Police will provide further information as it becomes available.