New Zealand / Canterbury

Body found in Christchurch red zone

09:42 am on 10 January 2026

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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.

Photo: Google Maps

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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