Police initially launched an investigation, after the discovery of the woman's body at a home in Cheviot on Wednesday last week.

A police spokesperson says officers are no longer investigating, and the death's been referred to the coroner.

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27 Nov: Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell admits the allure of another World Test Championship final is lingering in the thoughts of the Black Caps ahead of their opening test against England starting tomorrow in Christchurch

27 Nov: 107 tests, including 29 as captain and six away against New Zealand have imbued England captain Ben Stokes with wisdom about winning the toss on emerald-hued pitches

27 Nov: Christchurch police are hunting for the person who left a woman seriously injured after an assault at a Linwood intersection last night

27 Nov: New Canterbury University research shows a link between where children grow up and mental health

27 Nov: The Black Caps are readying themselves for an up-tempo, demanding test series as they count down to the first fixture against England in Christchurch starting tomorrow

26 Nov: A possible explanation to the Tall Blacks' offensive struggles from point guard Shea Ili during his side's 81-64 triumph over Chinese Taipei in Christchurch

26 Nov: A new prize has been unveiled for the three-test New Zealand-England cricket series, starting Thursday in Christchurch

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