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...
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...
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...
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's chief executive, Tonia Haskell, will step down on Friday after an independent report revealed a significant budget error.
Haskell, who has been in...
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...
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...
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...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called for anyone with evidence regarding allegations of a paedophile ring involving politicians and civil servants in the 1980s...
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....
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 are appealing for information and dashcam or video footage following an assault on State Highway 59 yesterday, Wednesday 3 July.
An investigation was launched...
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...
138 infringement notices, 19 vehicles off the streets and 420 people breathalysed – and that is just a snippet of Wellington District Police activity...
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...
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...
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...
Former Green Party MPGolriz Ghahraman has been convicted of shoplifting and fined $1600, along with $260 in court costs, following her guilty pleas to...
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...
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...
Former PM Helen Clark has criticised the government following the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere, which was carrying over 40 passengers between Wellington...
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...
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 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...
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...
During the rebuild construction of the Paekākāriki Surf Club building two separate discoveries of human remains have been made, prompting a temporary halt to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
From Daleks and Weeping Angels to various sonic screwdrivers, the world of Doctor Who has materialised in Wellington with the exhibition Doctor Who Worlds...
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,...
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...
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...