Armed police have blocked off a road in the south Auckland suburb of Otahuhu after a death.
Emergency services were called to Seaside Park on Brady Rd at 4:40am, where they found a critically injured man.
He died at the scene, despite medical attention.
A homicide investigation has been launched.
Activities scheduled at the part on Saturday have been cancelled.
Anyone who knows anything about the incident is urged to call police on (09) 261 1300 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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