New Zealand
1News

Police treating death of man as unexplained after body found on Dunedin's Brighton Beach

June 1, 2018
Police officer

Police officer (Source: 1 NEWS)

A man's body has been found on Brighton Beach in Dunedin this morning.

Police say the unidentified man's body was found at 10am.

They say the death is unexplained.

New ZealandDunedin and Otago

SHARE ME

More Stories

Rainy weather (file image).

Heavy rain, severe gales to impact South Island, lower North

MetService has issued multiple orange warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, with weather watches also in place across several regions.

Tuesday 10:44am

1:30

Officers were called to the intersection of Moke Lake Rd and Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd at around 6.15pm on Sunday.

Man found with serious 'unexplained' injuries west of Queenstown

Police inquiries included exploring whether the man had been injured earlier and in a different location to where he was found.

Mon, Sep 15

Crayfish (file image).

Queenstown hotelier's false claims revealed after heli-crayfish case

Rees Management was fined $22,000 for illegally selling recreationally-caught crayfish and failing to keep records.

Sun, Sep 14

There’s fears dropping the Central Otago lake by up to 2m will lead to dust storms and dry bores.

Lake Hāwea residents push back against plan to lower lake levels

Locals fear return of dust storms and dry bores under fast-track hydro proposal, while Contact Energy says move could cut emissions and ease power prices.

Sun, Sep 14

2:25

A firearm located during the vehicle stop.

Sawn-off shotgun, 'substantial amount of cocaine' found in vehicle

A 30-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police stopped a suspicious vehicle in Queenstown early yesterday morning.

Sat, Sep 13

Stock image of a helicopter

Pilot flew scenic helicopter flights without correct licence

"This individual repeatedly disregarded the rules that exist to keep aviation safe for everyone," the CAA said.

Fri, Sep 12

1:31

Latest

Popular

9 mins ago

Pharmac proposes funding another brand of ADHD medicine

Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to fund a new brand of methylphenidate. (File image).

18 mins ago

Man charged after meth declared as macadamias uncovered by Customs

A parcel declared as roasted macadamia nut samples was found to contain 2.2kg of methamphetamine.

40 mins ago

Watches upgraded to warnings as heavy rain, severe gales loom

1:29

An umbrella in the rain.

47 mins ago

Starving, limping puppy with bullet in leg euthanised

1:29

Patchy was "humanely euthanised" due to the severity of his injuries.

10:42am

Tesla investigated after parents say faulty door handles trapped kids

1:29

Tesla Model Y (file image).

10:41am

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats at contentious hearing

1:29

FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his first oversight hearing
1
2
3
4
5
6

More from Entertainment

Robert Redford in 2017.

Legendary actor and director Robert Redford dies at 89

His roles ranged from Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward to a double agent in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and his co-stars included Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise.

6:41am

Tool

Tool announce Auckland show

The American metal pioneers are returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2020.

Tuesday 8:12am

Owen Cooper, winner of the award for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for Adolescence.

Adolescence star becomes youngest male to win an Emmy Award

Mon, Sep 15

The Monkees, from left, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith, David Jones, and Micky Dolenz.

Songwriting legend behind hits for the Monkees dies at 86

Mon, Sep 15

The David Bowie Centre, a new archive at the V&A East Storehouse in London.

David Bowie archive in London chronicles 50 years of creativity

Thu, Sep 11