Police have dealt with three university students from Auckland after they allegedly crossed the Level 4 border illegally to go to Gisborne

They were found on Thursday at residences in Gisborne and Te Karaka.

Police said the trio had been self-isolating at their homes since they arrived in Gisborne on September 8.

Area police commander Inspector Sam Aberahama says they were reported by a member of the public.

Inspector Aberahama says police are carrying out further investigations, including speaking with the families of the two young men and young woman.