Counties Manukau Police have launched a homicide enquiry following the discovery of a woman’s body in a vehicle in Waiuku yesterday.

Police say they were called to the scene about 8.40pm. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

Police were called to the area around 5.40pm on Friday 11 April.

A scene examination is underway, and a post-mortem will be conducted tomorrow, Detective Inspector Karen Bright said.

A 50-year-old man has been taken into custody and is assisting Police with our enquiries.

Investigators are currently examining the scene with a post-mortem on the woman to be conducted tomorrow.