The police are appealing for the public's help to identify the suspect who killed a 34-year-old dairy worker in Auckland. 

A robber entered the Rose Cottage Dairy in Sandringham just after eight o'clock last night, stabbing the man, who died later in hospital.

Detective Inspector Scott Beard said police believed the offender was alone and described them as wearing a dark clothing with a black and white bandana on their face.

Earlier this morning, members of the Sandringham community met to pay their respects.

RNZ reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Charlotte Cook.