9 Jun 2025

Police probe unexplained death in Newtown

1:05 pm on 9 June 2025
RNZ/Reece Baker

Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

Police say they are probing a sudden death in the Wellington suburb of Newtown.

About 7.15pm on Saturday police were called to a property on Mansfield Street.

Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard says a scene examination is due to conclude on Monday, and the post-mortem was taking place.

"Members of the Newtown community may notice an increased police presence in the area while enquiries are ongoing."