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Man arrested in relation to Miramar assault

Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the serious assault in Miramar last weekend. Emergency services were called about 4.55pm on Saturday...

Further arrest following Wainuiomata assault

Police yesterday arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following an assault in Wainuiomata on Wednesday 5 February. The man faces a charge of wounding with...

Parents devastated as son’s killer sentenced to two years for coward punch

Killer Siale Siale has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for the manslaughter of 21-year-old Luke Smith, who was killed...

Police appeal for sightings of missing man Travis Langford

Police are continuing to search for Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where his...

Appeal for information after assault in Miramar

Police are asking for the public's help after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Miramar yesterday. Emergency services were called about 4.55pm to...

Wellington drug suppliers ordered to forfeit assets

A Wellington-based drug supplier has had nearly $340,000 in assets seized, including a 42-foot yacht and high-end art, and could stand to lose more...

Air New Zealand flight diverted to Wellington due to disruptive passenger

An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Dunedin was diverted to Wellington after a mid-air incident involving a disruptive passenger. Witnesses reported the woman’s...

Firearms and ammunition seized following a Porirua traffic stop

A man is before the courts following a vehicle stop which led to the discovery of two firearms and shotgun ammunition. Around 4pm on Tuesday...

Extradition file to be prepared in Wellington assault case

Police investigating alleged criminal behaviour by visiting Vietnamese officials are preparing an extradition file. Police received two complaints of assault following an incident at a...

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...

Update on search for missing man in Cook Strait

The ongoing search for a man reported missing on a jetski in the Cook Strait area has not located any further items of note...

Investigation launched after serious assault in Wainuiomata

Police investigating an assault in Wainuiomata last night are asking for the public's help, after a man was left seriously injured. About 10pm, Police were...

Appeal for public’s help in finding missing Hutt Valley man’s associate

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an associate of missing Hutt Valley man Tom Basire, as concerns for his wellbeing continue to...

Search for missing man in Cook Strait

A search is ongoing for a man reported missing on a jetski yesterday. The man left the Tasman District yesterday morning set for Plimmerton, north...

Search continues for missing 24-year-old Travis

Police are continuing the search for 24-year-old Travis, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region, where his...

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...

Man charged with manslaughter following Hutt Valley Death

A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in Hutt Hospital earlier this month. The 75-year-old man was transported to...

Missing person: Have you seen Thomas Basire?

Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Hutt Valley man who has been missing for two months. Thomas Basire, 28, was last...

Wellington bus lane camera nets $221K+ in fines in just over a month

A new fixed bus lane camera on Riddiford Street, near Wellington Regional Hospital, issued 1,475 tickets totaling $221,250 in fines between December 9 and...

Toxic algae warning issued for Wellington rivers

Dog owners in Wellington are being urged to keep pets away from rivers under red alert for toxic algae, including the Hutt, Waipoua, Ruamāhanga,...

Phoenix extend unbeaten run with stalemate against Mariners

The Wellington Phoenix secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against the Central Coast Mariners in Christchurch, extending their unbeaten streak to three games. In a cagey...

Police investigating Hutt Valley Death

Police are investigating the death of a man in Wellington Hospital yesterday, following an altercation in Boulcott in December. The man was transported to Wellington...

Multiple injured in Upper Hutt collision involving cars and pedestrians

A serious incident on Fergusson Drive near Tararua Street in Trentham, Upper Hutt, has left several pedestrians injured, including one in critical condition. The crash,...

Phoenix slump continues with 2-1 loss to Adelaide United

Wellington Phoenix's struggles in the A-League deepened with a 2-1 home defeat to Adelaide United, marking their fifth loss in six games. The match began...

Appeal for information following Khandallah incident

Police are seeking witnesses to a family harm incident in Khandallah, Wellington, yesterday. About 12pm on Thursday 9 January, Police were called to a bus...

Strong southerly swells disrupt Cook Strait sailings

Large southerly swells forecast for January 4th and 5th are impacting Cook Strait sailings, with Interislander forced to cancel two morning trips of the...

Phoenix stumble in 2-0 loss to Melbourne City

In a disappointing performance at AAMI Park in Melbourne, the Wellington Phoenix fell 2-0 to fifth-placed Melbourne City, extending their winless streak at the...

Police appeal for public help in two serious assault investigations

New Plymouth Incident Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with an assault that occurred on the evening of Saturday, December 28, near the...

Phoenix snap losing streak with 2-1 win over Newcastle Jets

The Wellington Phoenix ended a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Newcastle Jets in Wellington, marking their first home victory...

Updated: Man found deceased at Breaker Bay in Wellington identified

Police working to identify a man located deceased on Wellington’s south coast yesterday morning are seeking help from the public. At around 10:40am on 27...

Wellington police investigate death of woman following assault

Police are investigating the death of a 53-year-old woman from Wellington who died in hospital after being admitted in serious condition following an assault. Lillian...

Missing teenager Maia Johnston found in Upper Hutt

Nineteen-year-old Maia Johnston, who went missing during heavy rain on Saturday night in Upper Hutt, has been found alive but injured in the dense...

Community rallies in search for teen missing in Upper Hutt

The search for 19-year-old Maia Johnston continues in Upper Hutt, as police and volunteers scour the area after she disappeared during heavy rain on...

Search Intensifies for Missing 19-Year-Old in Upper Hutt

Police are continuing the search for 19-year-old Maia Johnston, who was reported missing after leaving her family home in Totara Park, Upper Hutt, on...

Police seek public help in Naenae homicide investigation

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in their investigation into the homicide of Albert Enoka in Naenae last week. Police urge residents to...

Naenae homicide: Name release and warrant issued for suspect’s arrest

Police investigating a homicide in Naenae last week have a warrant to arrest 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene, who is wanted for murder. Albert Enoka, 39, of...

Police updates: Whakatane fatal water incident, fatal crashes Pembroke and Pukekawa

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 15 December 2024. Fatality following water-related incident, Avalon, Lower Hutt Police can confirm that a child has died in...

Gang member arrested after shots fired at Wainuiomata house

Police are investigating after shots were fired at a house on Coast Road, Wainuiomata early today. Police were called at 2.40am after a man known...

Wellington police confirm indecent assaults by visiting Vietnamese officials

Wellington police have confirmed that two women were indecently assaulted by Vietnamese officials visiting New Zealand on business. The incidents are said to have happened...

March for Life 2024 – Parliament must stop war against women and their unborn!

Right to Life with other pro-life groups supported the annual National March for Life on Saturday 7th December. The first annual March was in 2017....

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