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Major water outage in central Wellington as burst water main disrupts traffic and services

A significant water outage in central Wellington has been caused by a burst water main early this morning. The rupture has led to widespread disruption...

Police in Kapiti-Horowhenua seek to reunite Items with owners after man charged with burglary

A 42-year-old man has been remanded in custody following burglaries along the Kapiti Coast, and after recovering a trove of stolen items, Police are...

All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship opener against Argentina

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named a formidable squad to face Argentina in the opening match of the 2024...

Aratere damaged while docking in Wellington Harbour

The troubled Interislander ferry Aratere sustained damage to its hull while docking in Wellington Harbour around 3:30 pm on Thursday, according to Wellington's harbourmaster. Strong...

Wellington councillors walk out over downsized roadworks project

Three Wellington City councillors staged a walkout during a meeting, refusing to vote on a proposal to downsize the Thorndon Quay roadworks project after...

Wellington Water CEO Tonia Haskell resigns following independent report

Wellington Water's chief executive, Tonia Haskell, will step down on Friday after an independent report revealed a significant budget error. Haskell, who has been in...

Scam investigation leads to arrest and recovery of cash and gold

Wellington Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) yesterday arrested a 26-year-old English national in relation to a string of fraud offences targeting the elderly and vulnerable. "In...

Lower Hutt man convicted of illegal gambling and money laundering has assets forfeited

The Wellington High Court has ordered the forfeiture of over $600,000 from a Lower Hutt man convicted of illegal gambling and money laundering. The forfeiture...

Overburdened Hutt Hospital doctors tasked with cleaning duties amid staffing shortages

Doctors at Hutt Hospital are facing increased workloads as they are now required to perform cleaning tasks in addition to their clinical responsibilities. An email...

Luxon urges witnesses to help police in 1980s ‘politician paedophile ring’ inquiry

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called for anyone with evidence regarding allegations of a paedophile ring involving politicians and civil servants in the 1980s...

Beloved Wellington rugby coach dies suddenly

Willie Leota was the 1st XV coach at St. Patrick's College, Wellington. The Wellington rugby community is reeling from the sudden death of Willie Leota....

Firearms and drugs charges after Lower Hutt incident

Three people have been arrested, and a firearm, methamphetamine and cannabis seized, after a driver failed to remain stopped for Police in Lower Hutt...

Police appeal for information following assault on SH59, Porirua

Police are appealing for information and dashcam or video footage following an assault on State Highway 59 yesterday, Wednesday 3 July. An investigation was launched...

Appeal for information following Kāpiti-Mana fleeing driver incident

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fleeing driver incident across the Kāpiti-Mana region on 2 July 2024. The incident began in Waitangirua...

More vehicles seized during second night of Operation Kereru

138 infringement notices, 19 vehicles off the streets and 420 people breathalysed – and that is just a snippet of Wellington District Police activity...

Police operations in lower North Island and Canterbury targeting ‘anti-social road user behaviour’

Operation Purple cracks down on antisocial road user behaviour in Manawatū Central District Police have made arrests, impounded vehicles and issued numerous infringement notices overnight...

Police to crack down on ‘anti-social vehicle gatherings’ this weekend

The Police Eagle helicopter will assist in monitoring and responding to anti-social vehicle gatherings across the mid and lower North Island. Motorists will notice an...

Wellington City Council approves controversial long-term plan amid heated debate

In a closely contested vote, the Wellington City Council approved its long-term plan with a 9-7 majority, sparking heated debates among councillors. The plan includes...

Ghahraman convicted and fined for shoplifting, discharge application declined

Former Green Party MPGolriz Ghahraman has been convicted of shoplifting and fined $1600, along with $260 in court costs, following her guilty pleas to...

Aratere successfully refloated

The Interislander ferry Aratere has been successfully refloated nearly 24 hours after running aground in Picton Harbour, stranding almost 50 people overnight. A collaborative effort...

Aratere grounding: Government criticises KiwiRail

Transport Minister Simeon Brown told media the government was disappointed in KiwiRail's asset management following the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere near Picton. The...

Helen Clark takes a swipe at government over Interislander ferry incident

Former PM Helen Clark has criticised the government following the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere, which was carrying over 40 passengers between Wellington...

Aratere to be refloated

The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground near Picton due to a steering failure shortly after departing at 9:45 PM last night. Forty-seven people, including eight...

Interislander ferry Aratere runs aground near Picton due to steering failure

The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground just outside Picton following a steering failure on Friday night. The vessel, carrying 47 people, including eight commercial vehicle...

Police updates – Ghuznee Street accident, Kawerau serious assault

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 21 June 2024. Witnesses sought after Kawerau serious assault Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are asking for the public’s...

Job hunting public servants struggle amid cuts and stagnant economy

Thousands of public servants in New Zealand are facing a bleak job market as over 6,000 public sector positions are being cut amid government...

Information sought following collision in central Wellington

Wellington Police investigating a collision between a vehicle and person on Ghuznee Street are seeking further information. We would like to hear from anyone who...

Human remains discovered during Paekākāriki Surf Club construction

During the rebuild construction of the Paekākāriki Surf Club building two separate discoveries of human remains have been made, prompting a temporary halt to...

Operation Maserati: Wellington man arrested for illegal drug operation

A Wellington man is due to reappear in court next month on multiple charges of importing large quantities of a variety of controlled drugs. This...

Dentist writes to Chris Bishop over alarming health issues since COVID jab rollout

A Wellington-based dentist has penned a letter to MP Chris Bishop, voicing serious concerns about an alarming rise in health issues and deaths since...

Homicide, Waikanae Beach, Wellington

Police have launched a homicide investigation following an incident at a Waikanae Beach residential address today. Police responded to reports around 4:20pm of a man...

Protests against ‘Fast-Track Approvals Bill’ today

Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Auckland, with similar demonstrations taking place across Nelson, Whakatāne, Christchurch, and Tākaka, to oppose the coalition Government’s Fast-Track...

Cops to monitor ‘gang related funeral’ in Wainuiomata this weekend

Police will be monitoring a gang related funeral in Wainuiomata this weekend. The funeral is due to take place in Wainuiomata tonight, with a procession...

Doctor Who exhibition lands in Wellington: Where science meets fiction

From Daleks and Weeping Angels to various sonic screwdrivers, the world of Doctor Who has materialised in Wellington with the exhibition Doctor Who Worlds...

Body found in search for man overboard in Wellington Harbour

Police have located a body in the search for a man who reportedly fell from a Wellington ferry early on Friday. Members of the Police...

Police continue appeal to identify man overboard in Wellington Harbour

Police are continuing to appeal to identify a man who is reported to have fallen overboard on an East by West ferry this morning. The...

Water incident, Wellington Harbour

A search is underway in the Wellington Harbour after a person has reportedly fallen overboard from an East by West ferry this morning. Police are...

Kosta Barbarouses stays with Wellington Phoenix, aiming for 2026 World Cup

Seasoned All Whites striker Kosta Barbarouses, the fourth-highest goal scorer in A-League history, has decided to remain with the Wellington Phoenix for next season,...

Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charges after car crash incident

Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a car crash in Wellington last July. Allan admitted to careless driving and...

Phoenix’s extra-time defeat to Melbourne Victory ends record-breaking season

The Wellington Phoenix's A-League season concluded in heartbreak as they suffered a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Melbourne Victory in their semi-final second leg game...

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