Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a house fire on Forest Hill Road, Henderson on 29 August. 

He was Kenneth John McDougall, 72, of Auckland.

Our thoughts are with Kenneth’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

The fire is not believed to be suspicious, and his death has been referred to the coroner. 

ENDS.

Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police. 

The quick actions of Wellington Police officers and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews led to the safe rescue of a man who jumped off Queen’s Wharf last night. 

Police were alerted to a person in the water about 10.40pm. As they responded, officers grabbed life rings and found the man struggling to stay afloat. 

Realising he was at serious risk, three officers immediately stripped down and swam to the man, and put a life preserver around him, says Wellington Area Commander Inspector Dean Silvester.