Police are making enquiries after a person was located deceased on Sunday morning in Rotorua.

The person was found on Lake Road, Ohinemutu shortly after 1am.

"At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained," says a police spokesperson.

"Police would like to hear from anyone with information that could assist with enquiries, and in particular any sightings of a person in the Lake Road area near Rotorua Hospital, between 10pm last night and 1am this morning.

"Anyone who has information that could assist is encouraged to contact us via our 105 phone service, referencing file number File 230507/9750."

Reports can also be made online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 and using Update Report.