A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 27-year-old woman in Christchurch.
The man has also been charged with aggravated robbery.
"Our police team of highly experienced and dedicated investigators have worked tirelessly to ensure justice for the victim and her family, and will continue to do so," said Detective Inspector Darryl Sweeney of the Canterbury CIB.
He said his deepest sympathies went out to the family of the woman. Police would be ensuring the family was supported following their tragic loss, he said.