Human remains discovered in garden at Ōwhiro Bay property

Tuesday 24 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 24 Jun 2025, 12:44pm

Police are investigating after a homeowner found human remains while gardening at a property on Happy Valley Road in Ōwhiro Bay on Sunday. Authorities have confirmed the remains are human and are working to determine their age and identity.

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1. RNZTue 24 Jun 2025, 11:45am

   Human remains found at property at Wellington's Ōwhiro Bay (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 24 Jun 2025, 12:13pm

   Human remains found in garden in Ōwhiro Bay, Wellington (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 24 Jun 2025, 12:16pm

   Human remains found in garden of Wellington property (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 24 Jun 2025, 12:30pm

   Human remains found at Wellington property (opens in new tab)

5. The PostTue 24 Jun 2025, 12:44pm

   Human bones uncovered by gardener in Ōwhiro Bay (opens in new tab)