A body has been found in a river in Ōtautahi/Christchurch on Friday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnson said police responded to the discovery in Ōtākaro/the Avon River at about 10:45am.
"Cordons were put in place as police including CIB and forensic teams conduct a scene examination."
The body was found near Riccarton Avenue, a road which cuts through Hagley Park.
There's nothing to suggest the person's death was suspicious, Snr Sgt Jonhson said.
"Police will continue to conduct enquiries over the coming days to determine the full circumstances of what occurred."
Police expect cordons to be lifted later on Friday.
