Police investigating ‘unexplained death’ after body found in cave south of Dunedin

Police are investigating an “unexplained death” after a body was found in a cave near Dunedin.

Police said a body was located in a cave at Taieri Mouth at about 11pm on Saturday.

The death is currently being treated as “unexplained” and enquiries are underway to determine what has occurred, police said.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou has placed a 24-hour rāhui, which covers the coastline from Taieri Mouth, south to Bull Creek and Glenledi, lifting at 11pm on Monday, according to NZ Herald.