Emergency services responded to a report of a woman being assaulted on Cockburn Street in Grey Lynn at 8.25am today.
On arrival, the woman was found to be critically injured and has subsequently died.
A person at the address has been taken into custody.
Cordons are being put in place in Cockburn Street. Residents and motorists are asked to follow the directions of emergency services personnel.
An update will be provided as more information becomes available.
