Police are at the scene of an unexplained death at Opawa Rd in Christchurch.
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Cottam said emergency services were called to the scene just before 8.30am.
Cordons and traffic control are in place on Opawa Rd.
Police are making inquiries to determine what happened.
The police were making a public appeal for anyone who was in the area who had seen anything to call them on (03) 363 7400.
