Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal fire overnight in Ōtāhuhu.
Emergency services responded to the fire at a garage at a house on Tamaki Avenue, at around 9pm on 4 March.
Sadly, one person was located deceased inside the property.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward, Counties Manukau West CIB says: "A scene examination has been carried out today alongside a fire investigator.
"At the same time, we are continuing to work through our formal identification procedures, with a post-mortem examination also set to take place tomorrow.
"Given these enquiries remain in the early stages we are continuing to treat the circumstances as unexplained."
Police will look to issue a further update as enquiries progress.
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