The body of a woman who was found on Saturday at a Christchurch property has been identified as Juliana Cayena Bonilla Herrera.
Detective Inspector Scott Anderson said the Colombian national had been a resident in New Zealand for 10 years.
Herrera, 37, was found dead at her home in Addington on Saturday night, police said.
"Juliana's next of kin in Colombia have been notified and are being supported by the New Zealand Police and Victim Support."
Police have not made any arrests and Anderson said inquiries are continuing in the area to account for activity at the scene in the 24 hours prior to the body being found on Saturday night.