Whau Valley death: Whangārei police not treating woman’s death as suspicious

A police cordon was in place at a house on Moody Avenue, Whau Valley, in Whangārei on Sunday after a woman's body was found. Photo / Brodie Stone

The death of a woman in Whangārei is not being treated as suspicious, police say.

A post-mortem examination was carried out today after she was located unresponsive at a Moody Avenue property shortly before 5pm on Saturday.

Police said the woman’s death, previously treated as unexplained, will be referred to the Coroner.

A family member of the woman declined to speak to the Northern Advocate when approached on Monday.

Police carried out a scene examination on Sunday and went door-to-door trying to speak to residents on the street.

A cordon was in place across the home’s driveway, where a police officer was stationed outside.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.