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NZ Police and media reported a missing man as a woman. Why this matters
This man is not merely a by-product of bad law, he was involved with the group that forced the laws in. Investigative journalist Penny Marie...
Update – fatal stabbing in Wainuiomata
Police investigating the fatal stabbing of Daniel Te Mataku in Wainuiomata on 2 April 2026 have filed a murder charge against a 17-year-old young...
Body found in search for missing Karori Man Philip Sutton
Search teams have today found the body of a man during the search for Philip Sutton in Karori. "Formal identification procedures are yet to be...
Search suspended for missing Karori man after flood-hit property searched
The large-scale physical search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton has concluded for the day. Search and Rescue teams have spent hours at Philip’s Karori...
Phoenix keep finals dream alive as Wanderers hit rock bottom
Wellington Phoenix have kept their faint A-League finals hopes alive with a deserved 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Apollo Projects Stadium in...
Wellington sell-out for Warriors’ ANZAC clash
Wellington is set for a record-breaking night of rugby league, with Hnry Stadium sold out nearly two weeks ahead of the New Zealand Warriors’...
Drugs and weapons located during routine traffic stop in Lower Hutt
A man has been arrested after a routine traffic stop yielded drugs, cash, and weapons yesterday in Lower Hutt. Wellington Police Dog Section Officer in...
Phoenix finals hopes hit after loss to Melbourne City
Wellington Phoenix’s push for the A-League finals has taken a significant blow after a 2-0 defeat to Melbourne City, ending their four-match unbeaten run. City...
Homicide investigation launched in Lower Hutt
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was located unresponsive in Lower Hutt yesterday. "At 8.15am, Police were called to Malone Road, Waterloo,...
Investigation launched into sudden death in Lower Hutt
Police are in attendance at a sudden death on Malone Road in Lower Hutt. At 8.15am, a report was received of a man being located...
Late Kartum strike seals third straight win for Phoenix
The Wellington Phoenix secured a third consecutive A-League victory with a dramatic 89th-minute winner from Sander Kartum to defeat third-placed Melbourne Victory in Melbourne,...
Three arrested in Petone firearm incident
Police responding to reports of a possible firearm sighted on East Street in Petone have taken three people into custody. Emergency services were called around...
Police probe possible further indecent assaults in Lower Hutt after teen charged
Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man appeared in court for two alleged indecent assaults in Lower Hutt. Police would like...
Phoenix edge Brisbane boost finals hopes
Wellington Phoenix secured a significant 1-2 victory over Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium to strengthen their push for a finals spot, overcoming an early...
Police seek information on Wellington aggravated assault
Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Aro Valley are asking the public for information to help identify the offenders. The victim was walking on Ohiro...
Operation Celtic: Police continue to investigate death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah
Police continue to investigate the death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah, a year on from when he was critically injured on Camperdown Road, Miramar. Mr Nabizadah was...
Phoenix end seven-game drought with win over Perth
Wellington Phoenix snapped a seven-match winless run with a 2-0 victory over Perth Glory FC at HNRY Stadium, climbing off the bottom of the...
Diver and boaties rescued after being blown out to sea near Wellington
Teamwork between the Police Maritime Unit and Westpac Rescue Helicopter successfully rescued a diver and boaties in windy and choppy waters off the Wellington...
New $10.5m neonatal unit for Hutt Hospital
Construction on a new neonatal unit at Hutt Hospital will begin in April 2026, in a $10.5 million project aimed at expanding specialist care...
VAR controversy haunts Phoenix in Greenacre’s return
Wellington Phoenix fell to a 0-1 defeat against Sydney FC at Hnry Stadium in Chris Greenacre's first match back in charge, with a contentious...
Phoenix coach resigns after 0–5 derby humiliation to Auckland FC
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has stepped down after his side suffered a heavy 5–0 home defeat to Auckland FC, accepting full responsibility for...
Schools locked down after morning assault in Cannons Creek – Updated
Police remain at the scene of an assault in Cannons Creek this morning that left one person with moderate injuries and prompted nearby schools...
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...
