16.8 C
Auckland
Monday, April 7, 2025

LATEST

Wairarapa News

Name release – fatal crash, Pahiatua

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on Pahiatua-Mangahao Road on 25 February. He was 17-year-old Corey James...

Two men charged in relation to South Wairarapa homicide

Two men have been jointly charged with murder in relation to the death of a man in South Wairarapa yesterday afternoon. The men, aged 23...

Homicide investigation launched, South Wairarapa

Two people have been taken into custody and a homicide investigation launched following the death of a man in South Wairarapa Saturday afternoon. Around 4pm...

Fatal shooting sparks major police operation in Carterton

A major police and emergency response was triggered in Carterton today after a person was found in a vehicle with a fatal gunshot wound,...

Fourth person taken to hospital after taking unknown substance

A fourth person has been in hospital overnight after ingesting an unknown substance in Wairarapa. Police were called to a Masterton home about 8.50pm on...

Masterton Church fires: Wanted man ‘likely avoiding Police’

A man wanted in relation to seven acts of arson in Masterton last month is likely getting help to evade arrest. At 4.25am on 22...

Investigation launched after overdose incident in Wairarapa

Police are making enquiries after three people were hospitalised in the Wairarapa at the weekend after ingesting an unknown substance, which they believed to...

Masterton Church fires: Warrant to arrest issued for Michael Kane McRae

Police are seeking Michael Kane McRae, 44, who has a warrant for his arrest. "We believe Mr McRae will be able to assist with our...

Police investigate suspicious fires at four churches in Masterton

Police are investigating a series of suspicious fires that broke out at four churches in Masterton early Saturday morning, with authorities suspecting arson. Emergency services...

UK tourist dies after quadricycle crash in Martinborough

A UK visitor has died following a crash between a car and a four-person cycle in Martinborough this morning. Three others were seriously injured, with...

4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes central NZ

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand at 4:33 pm today, centered 10km south of Seddon at a depth of 16km. The moderate tremor...

Strong 5.3 earthquake jolts lower North Island

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the lower North Island at 11:26 pm on Tuesday, centred 10 kilometres east of Eketāhuna in the Tararua district...

Child dies in driveway incident in Masterton

A child has died after being struck by a vehicle on a driveway in Masterton this afternoon. The crash occurred on Atkinson Street and was...

Six arrested in Wairarapa operation targeting organised crime

Wairarapa Police have apprehended six individuals as part of a major operation targeting an organised criminal group operating in the Wairarapa area. Arrests were made...

NZ flag bearer arrested after being accosted by Hikoi member

A man carrying a New Zealand flag was accosted in a heated confrontation on Chapel Street in Masterton during a protest led by the...

Digger rams Martinborough café in failed ATM heist

A stolen digger was used to smash into Kitchener’s Café in Martinborough late Friday night in an attempt to steal an ATM, leaving the...

Man found guilty of murdering friend in drug-fuelled attack

Wire Manuel Reddington has been found guilty of murdering his friend Jamie Gill at a property in Carterton following a jury deliberation of just...

Wairarapa cops crack down on poaching as rural patrols ramp up

Wairarapa Police are intensifying efforts to combat poaching across the region, stepping up patrols and urging rural communities to report suspicious activities. Acting Sergeant Nick...

Heavy snow strands travellers in Arthurs Pass, flooding hits Pahiatua

Around 50 people were stranded in Arthurs Pass village after heavy snowfall closed State Highway 73 on both sides. A civil defense volunteer, Chris Stewart,...

Body located in search for man in Mangatere Valley

Police can advise the body of a man has been found in the Mangatere Valley area, believed to be the man reported missing in...

Police to crack down on ‘anti-social vehicle gatherings’ this weekend

The Police Eagle helicopter will assist in monitoring and responding to anti-social vehicle gatherings across the mid and lower North Island. Motorists will notice an...

Arrest following Featherston drug raid

Yesterday, Police discovered and seized methamphetamine, firearms, cash, and stolen goods from a property in Featherston. Wairarapa Police executed a search warrant at the address...

Fatal crash, South Wairarapa

One person has died following a crash in South Wairarapa this morning. The single vehicle crash on Wards Line was reported to Police at 4.40am. The...

Police updates: Masterton assault, Gore house fire, pot thefts in Palmerston North

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 19 June 2024. Police seeking to locate man following alleged assault in Masterton Wairarapa Police are urging members of...

Family complain after elderly widow with dementia allowed to withdraw over $300K

An 89-year-old widow, despite suffering from dementia, withdrew more than $300,000 from her bank account with the assistance of bank tellers at Westpac Masterton...

One in custody after 18-tonne fleeing driver incident in Masterton

Police have taken one person into custody, following a fleeing driver incident in Masterton involving an 18-tonne front-end loader last night. Just before 1am on...

Police appeal for information following loud bangs, Wairarapa

Wairarapa Police are making enquiries following multiple reports of loud bangs in the Solway area in the early hours of Saturday morning. The first call...

Police updates – Fatal crashes Masterton, Okaramio and Matamata-Piako

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 5 April 2024. Name release: Fatal Crash – Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako Police can now name the victim of a...

Man missing in Tararua Ranges found

The man in his 70’s reported missing in the Tararua Ranges since Monday has been found. He was located alive just before 7pm by family...

Search continues for missing hiker, Tararua Ranges

Police continue the search in the Tararua ranges today, after a man in his early 70s went missing while hiking Monday morning. Police received the...

Police updates – fatal crashes Mossburn and Alfredton

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 6 February 2024. Fatal crash, Alfredton Police can advise one person has died following a crash involving a motorcycle...

‘Frightening incident’: Kayaker rescued from water off Palliser Bay

A kayaker is safe after a frightening incident in Palliser Bay, Wairarapa earlier today. At around 7.30am today Police received a call from a person...

Have you seen Cleveland?

Cleveland, 15, was last seen at his home in Churton Park and has been missing since Monday 18 December. He was last seen wearing dark...

Police updates – Darfield fatal crash, Riversdale Beach death, Clover Park robbery

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 13 December 2023. Name release, Riversdale Beach death Police can now release the name of the man who died...

Police updates – fatal crashes Kekerengu and Epsom, fatal fire Paraparaumu Beach

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 9 December 2023. Fatal crash, SH1 Kekerengu Police can advise that one person has died following a crash yesterday...

Fatal crash, Masterton

Police can advise that one person has died following a serious crash in Masterton. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported shortly after 1:50pm. The Serious...

Man drowns while snorkelling off Riversdale Beach

A man has been located deceased after he went snorkelling off the coast of Riversdale Beach yesterday afternoon. Police with the assistance of Police Search...

Arrest and seizures following search warrants in Wairarapa

Police have executed search warrants at residences across the Wairarapa today, resulting in one arrest and the seizure of drugs, weapons and a vehicle. A...

Fatal crash, Kearney Road/Top Grass Road, Tararua District

One person has died following a crash near the intersection of Kearney Road and Top Grass Road, between Woodville and Dannevirke. The crash was reported...

Planning on hiking in the Tararua Ranges? Be prepared

The successful use of a beacon leading to a rescue in the Tararua Ranges has prompted NZ Police and the NZ Mountain Safety Council...

Latest news

Don't miss