Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Callum McNeill, Waitemata Police.
Police, along with Fire and Emergency are investigating the cause of the explosion that occurred yesterday in Universal Drive, Henderson where a man died.
A scene examination is underway which will help investigators better understand what occurred at the address, however the cause of the explosion will not be determined until the investigation is complete and this can often take some time.
Police will not be releasing any details of the deceased until a formal identifiction process has been completed.
A scene guard remains in place and the matter has been referred to the coroner.
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Monique Caddy/NZ Police