Armed police are at scene of sudden death at a Christchurch property.
Police said its responding to a report of a sudden death on Gilberthorpes Road, Hei Hei and are making "routine initial inquiries".
"At this time the death is being treated as unexplained," Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie said.
"The location is cordoned while Police and ESR conduct a scene examination.
"It's expected that cordons will be in place overnight."
The property where the incident is understood to have occurred is owned by Kāinga Ora.
Kāinga Ora told 1News the incident is a "police matter" so would not be commenting.
A neighbour told 1News the SPCA was seen taking a dog off the property.
Other neighbours said there has been a police presence on the street in the past.
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