The person was found deceased by a family member visiting them today.
They had tested positive for Covid-19 on 24 October and had been isolating at home in Manukau with public health oversight.
The Ministry of Health says currently the cause of death is unknown and it may have been Covid-19 or some other cause.
The death will be referred to the Coroner, it said.
The Ministry of Health made this announcement at 8pm tonight.