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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...

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...

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