Police investigate after body found in Riccarton car park

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 18 Jun 2025, 9:17pm

Police are investigating the circumstances of a death after a body was discovered in a car park on Leslie Hills Drive in Riccarton, Christchurch. Officers were notified of the discovery at approximately 4.40pm on Wednesday. A cordon was established at the scene, where multiple officers and photographers were present.

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1. StuffWed 18 Jun 2025, 7:29pm

   Police cordon off Christchurch car park after serious incident (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 9:01pm

   Police say body found in Christchurch car park (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 18 Jun 2025, 9:17pm

   Police investigate after body found in carpark in Riccarton, Christchurch (opens in new tab)