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2 killed in helicopter crash north of New Zealand capital

2 killed in helicopter crash north of New Zealand capital

Xinhua
28 Jan 2026, 08:15 GMT+

WELLINGTON, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Two people died in a helicopter crash in the rugged Paekakariki Hill area north of Wellington on Wednesday, police said.

Police were notified at about 7:30 a.m. local time by an automated crash alert activation and confirmed both the pilot and sole passenger were found deceased.

Work continues to recover the bodies and examine the crash site, police said.

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