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Independent review into Moa Point failures
An independent Crown-appointed review will investigate the failure of Wellington’s Moa Point sewage treatment plant, with Local Government Minister Simon Watts describing the incident...
Lower North Island battered by severe weather
A widespread state of emergency has been declared across the Manawatū-Whanganui region as severe weather continues to hammer the lower North Island, forcing evacuations,...
Wellington Water Chair resigns after sewage crisis
Wellington Water chair Nick Leggett has resigned after the Moa Point treatment plant failure led to about 70 million litres of untreated sewage being...
Phoenix fight back from two-goal deficit but shocking call leaves top-six push hanging
The Wellington Phoenix recovered from a 2-0 halftime deficit to secure a 2-2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium, but frustration centred...
Police seek information on priest’s historical abuse cases
Police are urging anyone with information about historical offending linked to Father Rowan Donoghue to come forward, following the lifting of all name suppressions...
Homicide investigation, Raumati Beach
A woman has died, and a man has been arrested, after an incident in Raumati Beach overnight. Police were called to the Matatua Road address...
Porirua man arrested after boat escape attempt ends in harbour chase
A Porirua man is back in custody after attempting to evade arrest by fleeing from Police in a boat, triggering a pursuit across Porirua...
Costly errors and VAR controversy sink Phoenix against Victory
The Wellington Phoenix suffered a frustrating 2-3 defeat to Melbourne Victory at Sky Stadium on Waitangi Day, with defensive mistakes and a controversial VAR...
Public urged to avoid south coast beaches in Wellington following Moa Point failure
Untreated wastewater is being discharged into the ocean at Wellington’s south coast after a major equipment failure forced the shutdown of the Moa Point...
Phoenix’s 500th A-League match ends in frustrating 2–2 draw
Wellington Phoenix marked their 500th Isuzu UTE A-League match with a dramatic 2–2 draw against Melbourne City, surrendering a two-goal lead in a costly...
Law academic to stand for NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party in Wellington Central
Alison Pavlovich, a distinguished legal scholar, taxation expert, and grandmother, has officially announced her candidacy for the New Zealand Outdoors and Freedom Party (NZOFP). Campaigning...
Two killed in Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash
Two people have died in a helicopter crash north of Wellington this morning. Police were notified to the crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area at...
Helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area
Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area. Police were notified at 7.30am via activation of an automated crash alert. Maritime...
Jets end Phoenix unbeaten run with dominant 4–1 win in Newcastle
The Newcastle Jets have brought Wellington Phoenix’s unbeaten start to 2026 to an end with a convincing 4–1 victory at McDonald Jones Stadium, striking...
New cataract surgery services launch at Hutt Hospital
Patients across the wider Wellington region will gain faster access to eye surgery following the launch of new cataract services at Hutt Hospital, Health...
Two further arrests over Churton Park assaults as police hunt fourth suspect
Police have taken two further suspects into custody as the investigation continues into a series of serious assaults in Churton Park that left seven...
Phoenix upset Sydney FC to extend unbeaten start to 2026
The Wellington Phoenix continued their unbeaten start to 2026 with a composed 0–2 away win over second-placed Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium, following recent...
Former All Blacks winger Grant Batty dies aged 74
Former All Blacks winger Grant Batty has died aged 74. Born in Greytown in 1951, Batty played 56 matches for New Zealand between 1972 and...
Appeal for information following serious assault in Wellington
Wellington Police investigating a number of serious assaults in Churton Park are appealing for information that may assist in identifying the men pictured. On Saturday...
Armed robbery spree hits Hutt Valley bars
Police are appealing to the public for information following a spate of robberies in the Hutt Valley. About 1.30am on Saturday 10 January, Police were...
Ten-man Phoenix stun Brisbane with clinical 0–3 victory
Wellington Phoenix delivered a ruthless performance to beat Brisbane Roar 0–3 at a sold-out Kayo Stadium in Queensland, despite playing most of the match...
Ultra EDM festival reveals star-studded lineup ahead of Wellington debut
An international electronic dance music (EDM) festival set to debut in New Zealand has announced a heavyweight lineup, with Ultra confirming a mix of...
Cellphone signal helps rescue three men stranded overnight in Hutt River gorge
A brief patch of cellphone reception helped save three young men after they became stranded overnight in a gorge while floating down the Hutt...
Phoenix post convincing home win
Wellington Phoenix have lifted themselves off the foot of the A-League table with a 3-1 home victory over Central Coast Mariners, producing their strongest...
Woman charged after man seriously injured in Wellington bar stabbing
A woman has been arrested and charged following a stabbing at a central Wellington bar that left a man with serious injuries. Police say the...
Ferraris, firearms and thousands of illicit vapes seized in major North Island drug bust
Police investigating the ill-gained proceeds of a criminal’s drug-selling activities across the North Island have this week seized expensive vehicles, cash, guns, drugs and...
31 new mental health beds to increase care capacity in Lower Hutt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
