A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man at a rural property in Manaia, Coromandel.

A 43-year-old man was found dead at a property on Manaia Road when police arrived at 12.31pm.

"Another male was taken to hospital in a critical condition," saysDetective Inspector Graham Pitkethley.

"Police are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.

"A scene examination is being carried out by Police and is expected to last several days.

"Enquiries are underway to establish exactly what occurred."