An international man-hunt has begun after the body of a dead man and a "badly injured" woman were found in a Christchurch house.
Detective Inspector Greg Williams said police have learned that the woman and her two children moved to the house in the Christchurch suburb of Ilam four weeks ago after she separated from her husband.
He said police were called to the home after concerns were raised that the woman and her husband had not been seen for some time.
Police arrived at the home yesterday and found a dead man at the house and the badly injured woman.
"Work has still to be done to identify the body but it is not believed to be the woman's husband," Mr Williams said.
Mr Williams said the woman's husband is thought to have travelled to Kenya where the couple are originally from.
He said police believe the man left New Zealand on Sunday.
"We are unsure what has occurred between late Friday and Sunday morning," Mr Williams said.
"There are indications that the husband may be involved," he said.
Mr Williams said police will carry out a post mortem examination on the body of the dead man either today or tomorrow.
The woman is in a serious but stable condition in Christchurch Hospital.
- NZHERALD STAFF
Manhunt launched after body found
Police and security personnel guard the driveway of the property at the centre of a homicide investigation in Christchurch. Photo / Simon Baker
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