A body has been found on the side of a state highway in the South Island, police say. In a media statement, a police spokeswoman said the death was not believed to be suspicious. The body was found in the treeline on the side of the road, near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Northpark Rd in Ashburton. Police were called about 4.20pm and are now working to find the person's next of kin, the spokeswoman said. - NZ Herald

Source: New Zealand Herald January 31, 2017 06:38 UTC