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 spokesperson said the Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal recovered the item this afternoon.
"The item will be disposed of and the cordons in the area have lifted."
-Allied Media
