Three found dead in Christchurch house

Children gather outside the property where the bodies of three women were found this morning. A real estate 'sold' sign can be seen on the front lawn. Photo / NZPA

Three women have been found dead in a Christchurch home this morning.

Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths.

A post-mortem examination on the bodies will be carried out this afternoon, a statement from police said.

Police were called to the house in Apsley Drive in the Christchurch suburb of Russley at 10.30am.

The deaths have been referred to the coroner.

- NZ HERALD ONLINE