Homicide investigation launched after man found dead in Greymouth

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 8:41pm

Police have launched a homicide investigation after 67-year-old Donald Baikie was found dead at a Chapel Street property on 30 September. A postmortem was completed in Christchurch on Thursday. Authorities believe there is no risk to the public, and a cordon remains at the scene.

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1. 1NewsThu 2 Oct 2025, 6:48pm

   Homicide probe launched in Greymouth two days after man found dead (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 2 Oct 2025, 6:49pm

   Homicide investigation launched after 67-year-old's death in Greymouth (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 2 Oct 2025, 6:54pm

   Homicide investigation after man’s sudden death in Greymouth property (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 2 Oct 2025, 6:54pm

   Police launch homicide investigation after death of Greymouth man Donald Baikie (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesThu 2 Oct 2025, 8:41pm

   Homicide inquiry begins into Greymouth death (opens in new tab)