The possum, not pictured, caused considerable damage to the lounge of a home in Kumeu on Friday morning.

"One tired possum" has been removed from an Auckland home after it went on a rampage, forcing a woman to lock herself in a hallway.

The Kumeu, northwest Auckland resident called 111 just before 8am on Friday morning.

A Fire Service spokesman said the possum had done a lot of damage to the lounge and living area.

The worn-out possum was found hiding in the corner of the lounge, and was removed by fire crews.