New Zealand sect leader jailed for death of Chinese follower

A body identified as 70‑year‑old Shulai Wang was discovered near a marina on the outskirts of Auckland earlier this year. Police were alerted to the location after a passerby reported the find, prompting officers to secure the scene and initiate a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Authorities have confirmed Wang’s identity through forensic examination and are treating the case as a homicide pending further inquiry. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the marina, interviewing witnesses, and coordinating with local forensic teams to determine the cause of death and any potential links to other incidents in the area. The police have asked anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that the investigation remains ongoing.