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Person found dead in Mt Wellington waterway

NZ HeraldStuffSaturday 1 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A person was found unresponsive in a waterway near Panama Road in Mt Wellington on Saturday afternoon. Police were called to the scene around 4.20pm, and the individual was pronounced dead shortly after. The death has been referred to the coroner.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 1 Aug, 7:44pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Person found in Mt Wellington, Auckland waterway dies, death referred to coroner (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Person dies after being found in Auckland waterway (opens in new tab)