Two people have been found dead at a Tauranga address this morning.

Police were called to Mangatawa Lane in Kairua about 8.30am after a report a person was dead at a property.

Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown said the body of a second person was found.

“Police are making inquiries to determine what exactly has happened, however, there is not believed to be any threat to the public,” Flowerdew-Brown said.

“The community should expect to see an increased police presence on Mangatawa Lane while staff work at the scene.”

More to come