Dubstep musician Oliver Hayes found dead in Wellington

Tuesday 10 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 10 Jun 2025, 3:12pm

Oliver Hayes, a 40-year-old dubstep musician known as Olie Bassweight, was found dead at a property on Mansfield Street in Newtown on Saturday night. Police were called to the scene around 7.15pm and are currently conducting a post-mortem to investigate the unexplained death.

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1. The Post via StuffTue 10 Jun 2025, 2:42pm

   Man found dead in Wellington was dubstep DJ and producer (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZTue 10 Jun 2025, 2:55pm

   RNZ understands Newtown death over weekend was dubstep musician Oliver Hayes (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 10 Jun 2025, 3:12pm

   Man found dead in Wellington was dubstep musician (opens in new tab)