9 Jun 2025

Post-mortem examination after unexplained Wellington death

1:22 pm on 9 June 2025
RNZ/Reece Baker

Police enquiries are ongoing. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

The police's investigation into an unexplained death in the Wellington suburb of Newtown is continuing, with a post-mortem currently taking place.

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

"Police's enquiries are underway to determine the full circumstances of the incident," a spokesperson said.

"A scene examination is due to conclude today, and the post-mortem is currently taking place," they said.

Members of the Newtown community can expect an increased police presence in the area while their enquiries are ongoing.

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