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31 new mental health beds to increase care capacity in Lower Hutt

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The Government has announced the addition of 31 new specialist mental health beds at Manor Park Private Hospital in Lower Hutt, aimed at improving...

McSkimming gets home detention over child abuse material charges

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Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming has been sentenced to nine months’ home detention after pleading guilty to possessing objectionable material, including child sexual...

Police acknowledge sentencing of former Wellington GP Jared Cook for sex crimes against boys

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A former Wellington medical professional has been sentenced to home detention after admitting to a series of sexual offences involving teenage boys. Police confirmed that...

Petition calling for withdrawal of COVID-19 vaccines to be presented to parliament today

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A petition calling for the urgent withdrawal of all COVID-19 injectable products from the New Zealand market will be formally presented to Parliament on...

Former GP avoids jail despite history of sexual offending against teenage boys

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A former doctor convicted of multiple sexual offences involving teenage boys has been sentenced to home detention rather than prison, despite strong Crown opposition...

Roadside drug testing begins in Wellington today

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Roadside drug testing has begun in the Wellington District, marking the first stage of a nationwide rollout aimed at cracking down on drug-impaired driving,...

Popular Porirua pacific food café Pepe’s to close

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Porirua café and catering business Pepe’s Cafe will close at the end of the week, with owners citing rising food costs and the strain...

Five gang associates charged with murder over Waikanae home invasion death

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Police investigating the death of a man in Waikanae are asking the public for information and vehicle sightings. Police have now charged five gang associates...

Seven-minute collapse sends Phoenix to another home defeat

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Wellington Phoenix’s hopes of reviving their A-League men’s season were undone by a disastrous seven-minute spell in the second half, as Newcastle Jets surged...

New imaging scanner at Wellington Hospital to ‘improve diagnosis and patient care’, says Brown

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Wellington Regional Hospital has installed a new SPECT-CT scanner featuring the latest imaging technology, promising faster scans, improved image quality and reduced radiation exposure...

‘Avatar’ cast and crew draw huge crowds to Wellington premiere

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The cast, crew and producers of the third Avatar film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, were greeted by large crowds as they walked the red...

Police to launch roadside drug driving tests in Wellington from December 15

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Police will begin roadside drug driving testing in the Wellington District from Monday 15 December 2025, marking the first time this type of screening...

Interislander ferry returns to Wellington after steering issue strands passengers for hours

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Passengers aboard the Interislander ferry Kaiārahi were finally able to disembark late Friday night after spending more than six hours on board due to...

Duffy leads Black Caps to first World Test Championship win of cycle

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Jacob Duffy’s five-wicket haul dismantled West Indies for 128 on the third day in Wellington, handing New Zealand a comfortable nine-wicket victory and their...

Police to continue prosecution of McSkimming accuser

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Police are pressing ahead with their prosecution of a woman who previously accused former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending as scrutiny intensifies...

Black Caps hold slim advantage on Day 2 of Windies test at the Basin

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The Black Caps hold a narrow edge after a tense second day of the Wellington test, posting 278 for nine in reply to the...

Hutt Valley police investigating broken leg injury to three week old baby

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Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the serious injury of a three-week-old baby girl admitted to hospital in the Hutt Valley...

Tickner and Rae spark Windies collapse as Black Caps take control in Wellington test

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New Zealand seized early control of the second Test in Wellington after Blair Tickner’s superb 4 for 32 and debutant Michael Rae’s 3 for...

Robust sales for ‘Heart of the Protest’ release

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The "River of Freedom" filmmaking team is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Heart of the Protest, a powerful non-fiction book which captures...

Police issue summer safety reminder after kayaker rescued in Wellington

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Police are urging kayakers to take extra precautions on the water this summer after a recent incident in Wellington prompted a search by the...

Police seek public help after armed robbery at Upper Hutt bar

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Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a masked offender armed with a firearm robbed an Upper Hutt bar shortly after midnight. Officers were...

WRFU sells 50% stake in Hurricanes to stabilise finances

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The Hurricanes will enter the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a revamped ownership model after the Wellington Rugby Football Union sold its 50%...

Porirua woman charged after allegedly cutting husband’s penis

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A 49-year-old Porirua woman has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after allegedly attempting to partially cut off her...

Auckland FC take derby honours over Phoenix with 3–1 win

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Auckland FC tightened their stranglehold over Wellington Phoenix with a wild 3–1 derby victory at Go Media Stadium, featuring four goals, two saved penalties...

‘Stop the Gene Technology Bill’ event at the Kapiti Food Fair, Saturday 6 December 2025

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On Saturday 29th November, people across New Zealand came together to protest the Gene Technology Bill at community events in over 25 centres across...

Appeal for information following Wellington stabbing

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Wellington Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a young man in Te Aro, Wellington, on Sunday morning. Police were called to the...

Covid MIQ manager jailed for $1.8m DHB fraud

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Former Covid MIQ service lead Alister Thorby has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after admitting he stole $1.8 million...

Police pursuit of motorbike rider in Lower Hutt ends in serious crash

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A motorbike rider is in hospital with serious injuries after crashing while fleeing from police in Lower Hutt late last night. Hutt Valley Area Commander...

Phoenix end home drought with 2-1 win over Adelaide

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Wellington Phoenix snapped their long home win drought with a spirited 2–1 upset over Adelaide United at Sky Stadium, answering coach Giancarlo Italiano’s call...

Government drops Cook Strait emergency response vessel plan

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The Government has abandoned plans to procure dedicated emergency ocean response capabilities (EORC) for the Cook Strait, citing a sharp rise in projected costs...

Two arrested in Waikanae murder investigation

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Police have today arrested a further two men in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts in Waikanae on 19 November. "The two men...

Appeal for information following suspicious fires in Lower Hutt

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Police investigating suspicious fires in the Avalon area are appealing to the public for information. Police have been made aware of two fires, one on...

Second arrest made in relation to Pukehinau Flats shooting

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A man has been arrested and charged in relation to the shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn earlier this month. About 3.30pm on Sunday...

Resene workers strike over pay as union seeks living wage

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Around 80 Resene Paints workers and supporters picketed the company’s Naenae head office as union-affiliated staff continued a strike seeking pay rates that meet...

Sawyer snatches late winner for Macarthur against Phoenix

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Macarthur Bulls striker Harry Sawyer came off the bench to deliver a dramatic 1–0 win over Wellington Phoenix in their A-League clash at Sky...

Man charged after baby found seriously injured in Lower Hutt home

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A man has been arrested and charged following unexplained injuries to a baby in Hutt Valley. Yesterday at around 8am Police were called to an...

Paraparaumu Beach returns to PGA Tour calendar for first time in 24 years

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Paraparaumu Beach golf course will rejoin the 2025/26 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia schedule for the first time since 2002, when Craig Parry won...

Body found in search for missing Upper Hutt woman

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Police searching for 61-year-old Anita Hart, who was reported missing from the Upper Hutt area on 13 November, have located her deceased. "Police, along with...

Further appeal for information on woman missing in Upper Hutt

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Police have made a further appeal for CCTV or dashcam footage in the search for missing woman Anita Hart in Upper Hutt. The search for...

New roadside drug-testing device rolls out next month

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Roadside screening for drug-impaired drivers has moved a step closer to becoming reality as Police confirm they have tested, and selected, a detection device. Police...

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