A person is dead following a hit-and-run in the Auckland suburb of Henderson overnight.

Police said emergency services were called to the intersection of Tango Place and Larnoch Rd at around 2.50am after a person was located injured on the road.

They said the person died at the scene, despite the best efforts of emergency services.

Police are now working to establish the circumstances of what has occurred.

Police have launched an investigation following a hit-and-run on Tango Place in Henderson overnight. Photo / NZME

Cordons have been put in place while a scene examination is carried out. Members of the public are being advised they may see an increased Police presence in the area.

Police would also like to hear from anyone who may have information about the incident, or CCTV or dashcam footage in the Larnoch Rd area between 2am and 3am.

A Herald photographer at the scene said police had closed Tango Place following the incident.

There's a visible police presence in Tango Place in Henderson this morning. Photo / NZME

A team of detectives, the specialist search group, a forensic photographer, and the Serious Crash Unit had arrived along with frontline officers.

A forensic tent was placed in the middle of the roadway, with officers standing guard on either side of the incident. Police at the scene were unable to comment.