Power Rangers actor, Pua Magasiva dies at 38

Actor Pua Magasiva, known for his roles on Power Rangers and New Zealand soap Shortland Street, has died.  The body of Magasiva, 38, was found early on Saturday morning in a Wellington home, and police have confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.

He played Shane Clarke, the Red Wind Ranger, in 'Power Rangers Ninja Storm' in the mid-2000s - and featured as nurse Vinnie Kruse-Miller on Shortland Street since 2003. 

The soap's Twitter page confirmed the actor's passing, writing: 'We are all absolutely devastated at the tragic news regarding Pua Magasiva.

'Pua was a much loved member of the South Pacific Pictures' family for many years and our hearts and thoughts go out to Pua's family at this time.'