Members of New Zealand's Fijian-Indian community are reacting in shock and anger after the death of a husband and wife in south Auckland.
Police were called to a Papatoetoe property on Sunnyside Crescent on Monday, where they found the wife's body inside a bedroom, alongside a critically injured four-year-old boy. The husband was found inside the property's garage.
A Facebook post on the 'I'm Proud to be Fijian - Official' page has sparked heated discussion over the deaths.
"Speechless, very sad. Can’t stop thinking about this, pray to God this does not happen to anyone. Get help, this is not the way to end things," one person commented on the page.
"Man this is f**ked up. Why didn't you say anything when you're at work and you play it like everything [all good] at home. That's why you ask for advice and help. But still gonna miss bruh," another commented.
Others are shocked that a young child was attacked, and is now fighting for their life.
"Irrespective of what one goes through, but hurting an innocent child does not justify one's actions!" was one comment.
"Yes we totally understand what happens behind anyone's closed doors is not revealed and we don't know how much tears maybe behind a smile but trying to kill your own child - I have no remorse for such souls."
The 'I'm Proud to be Fijian - Official' page encourages people to seek mental health support.
"I think this is a good time to put a note in our society to take mental health issues very seriously, which should be supported and encouraged by first our own friends and family instead of blaming the govt or anyone else," the page wrote.
"It's a taboo for Fiji men to talk about depression and mental health cause people are more worried about the gossips that will be raised. Our community would rather gossip than to help someone."
Police say a four-year-old boy remains in hospital in a critical condition as the investigation continues.
Post-mortems are taking place for both of the dead on Tuesday as a scene examination continues.
The next-door neighbours told Newshub the victims were a tight-knit Indian family, with a mother, father and young boy.
They saw the child being taken away on a stretcher yesterday morning, with cuts and lacerations to his head. They said he looked lifeless.
The neighbours said he was a high-energy boy, who always kept his mother very busy. They had just been watching the boy play with all his new Christmas toys this week in the backyard.
This news is "way too close to home", one told Newshub.
Counties Manukau Police acknowledge this is a tragic incident that has shocked many people in the community.
"Police are supporting the families of those involved who are understandably devastated at what has occurred," Det Insp Colin Higson said in a statement on Tuesday.
"We have spoken to a number of people as part of our ongoing enquiries and we want to thank the local community for their assistance with our investigation.
"I want to reiterate that police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this event."
Where to find help and support:
Shine (domestic violence) - 0508 744 633
Women's Refuge - 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737
What's Up - 0800 WHATS UP (0800 942 8787)
Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
Samaritans - 0800 726 666
Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
