Flowers were left at the site in Strathallan St on Saturday. Photo by Linda Robertson

Police have named the woman found dead in Dunedin's Strathallan St earlier this week and confirmed that her death is being treated as a homicide.

The woman is Karin Ann Ross (51), of Dunedin, who worked for Spotless cleaning services. Her body was found by a member of the public about 2am on Wednesday.

Detective Inspector Darryl Sweeney said in a statement the decision to treat her death as a homicide followed a post-mortem and a detailed examination of the scene.

Police and specialists including ESR forensics staff would continue working at the weekend. They have completed examining the scene at the Strathallan St address.

"A number of" other scenes around the Dunedin area were being examined as part of the inquiry, and the Criminal Investigation Branch was following positive lines of inquiry.

Police were working closely with the woman's family and Victim Support are assisting them also.

Anyone who was in or around the Strathallan St area between midnight and 2am on Wednesday morning who noticed any activity should call Dunedin Police on 03 471 4800.

Alternatively, information be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.