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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington recovers after widespread damage Source The Guardian - World News
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Philip Sutton was looking after a property for his sister when a torrent of flood water smashed through it

The body of a man who was swept away after severe flooding tore through his home in New Zealand’s capital has been found, police confirmed on Wednesday, as the city picked up the pieces after widespread damage.

Philip Sutton was looking after a property for his sister in Karori, in Wellington’s west, when a torrent of flood water smashed through it early on Monday.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/body-of-new-zealand-man-swept-away-by-floods-found-as-wellington-recovers-after-widespread-damage Published At 2026-04-22 00:26:06 (16 hours ago)
Created At 2026-04-22 00:44:16 Updated At 2026-04-22 00:44:16