Police working at the Waldronville, Dunedin, house where Vicki Lee Warrington was found dead.

A woman found dead in a Dunedin house has been named as 48-year-old Vicki Lee Warington.

Police were called to a house in Waldronville on Brighton Rd at 6.30pm on Friday.

A 22 year-old male was arrested and was receiving medical care for a number of injuries.

Hamish McNeilly Police cordoned off areas around the house where the woman's body was located.

Another male who was found injured outside the address was also being treated for injuries.

Around 20 investigators with other police staff and specialist teams were working at the scene on Saturday.

Police wanted to hear from anyone who may have recently visited or been in contact with the occupants of 349 Brighton Road, Waldronville, Dunedin.

Police were not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.

It is understood a knife was involved in the incident.

A neighbour said those nearby the property were "very shaken".