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New $10.5m neonatal unit for Hutt Hospital

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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