10 Jan 2026

Body found in Christchurch red zone

9:42 am on 10 January 2026
Auckland, New Zealand - December 24, 2020: Close up of a New Zealand police officer's uniform and badge

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Police are investigating after a body was found in Christchurch's red zone.

Emergency services were called to Dunair Drive in the suburb of Burwood just after 6pm on Friday.

Dunair Drive in Burwood where body found

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The death is being treated as unexplained.

Cordons are in place between Brooker Ave and New Brighton Road.

Members of the public can expect to see a police presence as the scene is investigated, a spokesperson said.

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