Two people have been found dead at a home in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath.

Detective Inspector Haley Ryan says about 10pm Monday night police received a request for a welfare check from a concerned family member who had not heard from the relatives.

When officers arrived, two people were found dead.

Police at a home on Palliser Rd in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

“I want to provide assurance that there is no ongoing risk to the Roseneath community,” Ryan said.

A police car can be seen on Palliser Rd and police say they will have an increased presence in the community.

A police car outside a home on Palliser Rd, Roseneath. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

A person RNZ spoke to said the car had been in the area since at least 8am.

A scene examination was under way.

- RNZ