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Police appealing for information following crash in Wellington

Police are appealing for information after the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Wellington left the scene. It happened about 6:30pm on...

Former Labour Leader Andrew Little to contest Wellington mayoralty

Former Labour Party leader and senior Cabinet Minister Andrew "Angry Andy" Little has announced his candidacy for Wellington mayor, joining a crowded field of...

Melbourne Victory edge Phoenix 2-3

Melbourne Victory secured a close 2-3 win over Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium, claiming just their third win in eight meetings and snapping the...

Arrest made in Wellington homicide investigation

Police investigating the death of a man in Northland, Wellington, have charged a 23-year-old man with murder. The victim, 65-year-old Simon Bird, was found deceased...

Miramar robbery and homicide are linked – police

Police now believe a homicide and an aggravated burglary in Miramar last month are linked. About 2am on Monday 17 March, Police were called to...

Roseneath incident: British couple identified in suspected murder-suicide

Ben and Claire Anderson, a British couple living in Wellington were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at their Roseneath home late Monday night. According...

Roseneath deaths referred to Coroner

Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths of two people at a residential property on Palliser Road, Roseneath, Wellington. About 10.25pm...

Five police officers injured following incident in Epuni – man arrested

One person has been taken into custody following an earlier incident in Epuni, Lower Hutt. At about 5:25pm yesrerday, Police were called to Trinity Ave...

Update on police investigation into Roseneath deaths

The bodies of two people who were located deceased in a residential address in Roseneath overnight have been removed from the property. Two post-mortem examinations...

Police investigating Roseneath deaths

Police are making enquiries after two people were located deceased in a residential address in Roseneath, Wellington overnight. About 10pm last night, Police received a...

Late goal denies Phoenix first home win of 2025

An 89th-minute strike from Nicolas Milanovic salvaged a 2-2 draw for Western Sydney Wanderers against Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium, denying the Nix their...

Man charged after indecency incidents on Wellington buses

A 27-year-old man has been charged following a series of offending which occurred on the Wellington public transport network. In early March, Police received reports...

Update: Arrest in aggravated burglary investigation, Miramar

Police have arrested and charged a man following extensive enquiries into an aggravated burglary in Miramar. At around 2am on Monday 17 March, Police were...

Law firms lose millions in ANZ phone scam

Several Wellington-based law firms have lost over $2 million in a sophisticated phone scam where criminals impersonated ANZ bank staff. Scammers, pretending to be from...

Miramar unexplained death now a homicide investigation

The death of a man found critically injured in Miramar last week is now being treated as a homicide, as Police urgently seek two...

Fatal crash on Wellington motorway

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on the Wellington motorway overnight. Emergency services were called to State Highway 1, Kaiwharawhara about 11:30pm where...

All Whites dominate Fiji to move one win from World Cup qualification

The All Whites demolished Fiji 7-0 in the Oceania qualifying semifinal at Sky Stadium, led by captain Chris Wood’s hat-trick of headers. The big win...

Operation Sove: Appeal for vehicle sightings

Police investigating the murder of Ian David Moller and the arsons at his property are releasing images of a vehicle believed to be involved,...

Arrests made in Operation Sove – Stokes Valley murder and arson

Hutt Valley Police have arrested three men in connection to the murder of a man in his 80s and the arson of his residential...

New High Dependency Unit will expand critical care services in Wellington – Brown

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Wellington Regional Hospital’s first High Dependency Unit (HDU). “This unit will boost critical care services in the...

Public’s help sought after serious Miramar incidents

Police are seeking the public’s help following two serious incidents in Miramar overnight. At 2am, Police were called to a Darlington Road address, where the...

Phoenix halt losing streak with hard-fought draw against Sydney FC

The Wellington Phoenix ended their four-match losing streak with a resilient 1-1 draw against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium. After conceding early to Adrian Segecic,...

Bikes seized after fleeing driver incidents in Porirua

Police have arrested a man in Cannons Creek this morning, after a search warrant was executed in relation to fleeing driver events in the...

Wellington teacher disguised as drug dealer exploits student for sex

A Wellington teacher manipulated a 14-year-old student into a sexual act by posing as a drug dealer named "Joseph," exploiting her with offers of...

Police confirm reported signings of missing man were not him, mum appeals for information

Waikato Police have confirmed the reported sightings of a man matching the description of missing man Travis Langford on Sunday were not him. Police received...

Report exposes theft, overspending, and poor oversight at Wellington Water

A damning report from Wellington Water has revealed severe financial mismanagement, alleged theft, and a lack of oversight in contractor spending. The investigation uncovered weak...

Appeal for information following possible sightings of missing man Travis Langford

Police have today been notified of several possible sightings of Travis Langford, who has been missing since 17 January. Travis travelled from Wellington to the...

Phoenix fall to Melbourne City in Wellington

Wellington Phoenix suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Melbourne City FC at home, with Marco Tilio’s 51st-minute strike proving decisive. After a scoreless first half...

Information sought following Naenae fire

Hutt Valley Police are seeking witnesses to a fire on Sladden Street, Naenae in the early hours of Tuesday 25 February. Shortly after 3am, an...

Pedestrian dies following Courtenay Place crash

A 66-year-old woman from Germany has died in hospital following a crash on Courtenay Place on Monday night (24 February). The woman was a pedestrian...

Wellington law firm issues legal warning to gender medical service providers

A Wellington law firm has sent letters to more than 20 healthcare providers, warning them of potential legal risks associated with offering "gender-medicalisation services". The...

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...

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