Two people charged in relation to the death of a man in Mount Wellington in Auckland are expected in court this week

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder and a 24-year-old woman faces a charge of being a party to murder.

Police launched a homicide investigation after the man was found with critical injuries, yesterday afternoon - he died at the scene.

The pair are due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.

Police are expected to increase their presence in the area as the scene examination continues.