Two people have been found dead at a home in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath overnight.
Around 10pm police received a request from a concerned family member to carry out a welfare check at the property.
Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said police found the bodies of two people.
A scene examination was underway at the property today and inquiries into the circumstances of their deaths were ongoing.
Ryan said she wanted to provide assurance that there was “no ongoing risk” to the community.
“The Roseneath community can expect to see a high presence of police while our inquiries are carried out.”
