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British Couple Found Dead in New Zealand in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Ben and Claire Anderson, who recently emigrated to Wellington, were discovered following a welfare check; police confirm no other individuals are being sought.

  • Police discovered the bodies of Ben and Claire Anderson at their Roseneath home on Monday night after a family member raised concerns.
  • The deaths are being treated as a suspected murder-suicide, with post-mortem examinations completed and the case referred to the coroner.
  • Authorities have confirmed they are not seeking any other individuals in connection with the incident.
  • The couple, originally from Suffolk, had recently moved to New Zealand to start a new chapter and were described as 'wonderful' and 'dream neighbours' by acquaintances.
  • Police are appealing to the public for CCTV or dash-cam footage from the Roseneath area to assist in their investigation.
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