13 Apr 2023

Man's death in Christchurch not suspicious - police

12:14 pm on 13 April 2023
Police investigate a sudden death at a house in Gilberthorpes Road, Hei Hei, Christchurch, 11 April 2023.

Police investigate a sudden death at a house in Gilberthorpes Road, Hei Hei, Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

Police say the death of a man at a Christchurch property this week is no longer being treated as suspicious.

The body of 33-year-old Rikiana Hirawani was found at his Gilberthorpes Road property in the suburb of Hei Hei on Tuesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie said following a post-mortem, the death is not believed to be suspicious and will be referred to the coroner.

Baillie said a scene examination has been completed and cordons will be removed this afternoon.

Inquiries into the circumstances of Hiriwani's death are ongoing.

Police extended their condolences to his family.