The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Ravija Sharma.
A former student of Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi, Ravija had arrived in New Zealand four months ago to study creative writing at the Auckland University of Technology.
The New Zealand police is not treating her death as suspicious. It is believed to be a suspected suicide.
A family friend of Ravija, currently living in Auckland, informed the Indian High Commission in New Zealand about the incident.
Ravija's mother, a Physics teacher in India, has arrived in New Zealand for her daughter’s cremation.
“From what I know, Ravija was an introvert but exceptionally creative and extraordinary girl,” the family friend who is also helping the distressed mother, told Indian Weekender.
The Indian High Commission has been in touch with the family and providing them with the required assistance.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate suicide. Our condolences are with the family in deep grief. May her soul rest in peace,” High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli told the newspaper.
“We are trying to help the family as much as we can. We are arranging documentation and visas for the mother and making arrangements for the ashes to be taken back to India. Whatever help they need, we are there for them in this time of grief,” Mr Kohli added.
Indian-origin Constable Deepak Kalra of the NZ Police is also providing support to Ravija's mother.
Her funeral service was conducted at a private ceremony at South Auckland Funeral Services in Otahuhu.
The cremation was held at Manukau Memorial Gardens on Thursday, 9 February.
Ravija's last rites will be performed in India.
If you need help, call Suicide Crisis Helpline in Australia- 13 11 14.
