A Christchurch street was cordoned off on Monday morning after the bomb squad was called to an "item of concern".
A police spokesperson said officers were sent to St Barnabas Lane in Fendalton about 8.45am.
It is understood the item found was a hand grenade.
"There is not believed to be any immediate threat or danger," the spokesperson said.
The NZ Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squad (EOD) attended the incident.
-Allied Media
