Officers found Darren James Cook while on an unrelated visit to a Suffolk Road property.

The 55-year-old's body appears to have been there for some time.

A post-mortem's been completed, but the cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

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Business:
Kiwifruit company Zespri, is confident about the growth potential of the US market - despite ongoing trade disruptions 14:07

Soccer:
Giancarlo Italiano remains iron-willed about Wellington Phoenix's defensive strategy despite three losses in their last four A-League matches 14:07

Rugby:
The Black Ferns Sevens are moving on quickly from a perfect start in Cape Town as they eye another finals run 13:47

Politics:
Former police commissioner Andrew Coster's accused Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell of knowing more about Jevon McSkimming's alleged misconduct than they've admitted in recent weeks 13:47

Golf:
Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier is about to start his chase of the leaders in the final round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne 13:37

Law and Order:
Authorities are making legal moves to confiscate the Mongrel Mob's gang pad in Southland's Mataura 13:27

International:
With the execution of Charles Brooks Jr, lethal injection became the death penalty standard 13:07

Politics:
Former top-cop Andrew Coster's suggested government ministers haven't told the whole truth about their knowledge of the Jevon McSkimming case 12:47

Environment:
A mix of severe gale and wet weather is expected to batter the South Island today 12:27

Cricket:
West Indies skipper Roston Chase is explaining why they abandoned their bid for a history making chase in the drawn first cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch 12:07

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