The scene of the shooting on Friday morning where police cordons have now been lifted. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns
The woman shot dead by an officer after police responded to a report of family harm in Christchurch was 53-year-old Te Arohanui Pohio.
"Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at this extremely difficult time, and we continue to offer them the necessary support," Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said.
A post-mortem examination was completed today, and her death will be referred to the Coroner.
Police were called to the Kāinga Ora property on Clyde Road in the suburb of Bryndwr on Wednesday night.
Pohio's partner was wounded by police and remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Police say the 47 year old came out of the house with a hunting knife and was shot after which Pohio picked up the knife and began approaching police.
Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill during a press conference about the shooting. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon
Hill said the partner had surgery on Thursday afternoon.
Cordons have been lifted but police guards remain at the scene of the Clyde Road property on Friday.
Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns
"Incidents such as this are complex and a range of investigations are already underway," Hill said.
"As such, we are limited in the detail we can provide at this stage.
"Police are supporting the family of both the man and woman, as well as our own people."
Pohio's family also suffered a tragic loss in 2017 when her 25-year-old son Jesse McLean died suddenly.
Officers involved in critical incidents such as fatal shootings were provided full welfare and wellness support, Hill said.
Flowers at the scene of the shooting. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns
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