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Father discharged without conviction in heartbreaking driveway accident involving son

A father, who faced charges for the accidental death of his son in a driveway mishap, was discharged without conviction today, shedding tears as...

Arrest made following Naenae firearms incident

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in relation to gunshots fired at an address in Naenae early on Sunday 12 May. A number of search...

Phoenix dominate PFA Team of the Season with five star players

The Wellington Phoenix have made a significant mark on the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) team of the season, boasting a formidable presence with five...

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Tegin Church?

Wellington Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tegin Church, who is wanted for breaching bail conditions. Church has an active warrant to arrest...

Tākina Events must uphold speech rights – FSU

Individuals in Wellington, led by City Councillor Nīkau Wi Neera, are working to use the ‘hecklers veto’ to shut down Inflection Point, a gender-critical...

Arrest made in 2019 homicide of Kathleen Kawana

Police have arrested a 47 year old Flaxmere man and charged him with murder in relation to the death of Kathleen Kawana. Kathleen disappeared from...

Phoenix gear up for historic semi showdown against Melbourne Victory

The stage is set for the most important match in Wellington Phoenix's club history as they prepare for the second leg of the Isuzu...

Titahi Bay human remains identified as those of woman who went missing in 1988

Police can now release the name of the person whose remains were discovered in Titahi Bay on Wednesday 31 January 2024. She was Patricia Theresa...

Warrant to arrest: Have you seen Breeze Hunt-Weston?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Breeze Hunt-Weston who has a warrant for arrest for a breach of bail conditions. The 31-year-old is...

Wellington florist accuses Julie Anne Genter of intimidation in cycleway dispute

A new accusation of intimidation has emerged against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, this time involving a heated altercation with a Wellington florist. The latest...

Arrest following firearms incident, Newtown

Police have arrested one person following an altercation where a firearm was discharged on Riddiford Street last night near Wellington Hospital. The 40-year-old man has...

NZ Geographic Board considers Petone name change

The Board is currently deliberating a potential name change for the Lower Hutt suburb of Petone. Pito One was once a fortified village of the...

Victoria University stalls free speech debate

Victoria University of Wellington has decided to postpone a scheduled debate on freedom of speech, citing worries that it might devolve into a platform...

Man arrested for Porirua tyre slashing

Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the slashing of car tyres in Porirua on Saturday. Police were called to Lyttleton Avenue...

Body located in Wellington Harbour formally identified

Police have formally identified the female who was located deceased in the water off Māhina Bay on Sunday morning. 'She was a 60-year-old Hutt Valley...

Update – Body located in Wellington Harbour believed to be female European aged 60-70

Police continue to appeal for information that could help identify the woman located deceased in the water off Māhina Bay, Wellington Harbour on Sunday...

Appeal for information after body located in Wellington Harbour

Police are appealing for information that could help identify a person located deceased in Wellington Harbour this morning. The deceased woman, thought to be 60...

Police on the hunt for Porirua tyre slasher

Police are asking for the public’s help to find the person responsible for slashing a number of tyres on vehicles across Porirua this afternoon. About...

Missing person: Have you seen Clive?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing 22-year-old Clive. He was last seen on 9 March in the Cannons Creek area. Police and...

Central Coast Mariners secure crucial victory, level points with Phoenix

In a thrilling encounter at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, the Central Coast Mariners clinched a vital 2-1 victory over the Wellington Phoenix, propelling...

Fire investigator to probe central Wellington blaze

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has confirmed its response to a fire incident in central Wellington during the late hours of Saturday night. The...

Baby Ru ‘person of interest’ facing assault charges

Rosie Morunga, a key figure in the investigation of the tragic death of toddler Baby Ru, is now facing charges following an alleged attack...

Phoenix 1 – 0 Roar

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten the Brisbane Roar 1-0 in their A-League clash today at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/I1bkvUI4dHk?si=XgGPPfft4Fy4FZ1V

Lower Hutt child abuse case: Member of the community comes forward

Police investigating how two children sustained horrific injuries at a Stokes Valley address, and previous Waterloo address, have had a member of the community...

Operation Tempo: Children’s family known to police and Oranga Tamariki, but no safety concerns

Two children aged four and five have been hospitalised with severe injuries, indicative of prolonged abuse, according to police and media reports today. The siblings,...

Operation Tempo: Police seek information on ‘horrific injuries’ suffered by two young children

Wellington Police are investigating how two young Lower Hutt children suffered injuries so horrific that both required hospitalisation and surgery. Police investigators believe the siblings’...

Phoenix 2 – 1 Sydney FC

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten Sydney FC 2-1 in their A-League Round 21 clash at Eden Park in Auckland. https://youtu.be/WGzo4m4hHjE?si=RTKpOU0YCC1dfvBP

‘Jealous’ and ‘possessive’ teen sentenced over love triangle machete attack

A Wellington high school student crafted a detailed 'kill plan' following the end of a relationship targeting his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. The defendant cannot be...

Ghahraman pleads guilty to all charges

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman pleaded guilty to all charges in the Auckland District Court, admitting to shoplifting approximately $10,000 worth of goods in...

‘Go woke go broke’: Winston calls out Hurricanes Poua after another politically charged haka

Women's rugby team the Hurricanes Pouahas performed another haka today that criticised the Coalition government. The pre-match performance was also a direct challenge to instructions...

Arrest made following Wellington aggravated robberies

Wellington Police investigating two aggravated robberies relating to crypto currency deals made over the social media platform Discord have this morning made an arrest. A...

Information sought following two aggravated robberies in Wellington

Wellington Police are investigating two aggravated robberies at New World supermarkets and would like to identify and speak to the two men pictured, who...

Taita violent assault: Three men arrested and charged

Hutt Valley Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to a violent assault at a property in High Street, Taita last week. Police...

Three Wellington vandals facing 150 charges

Police have arrested three people who now face approximately 150 charges between them, following incidents in early January where vehicles and bus stops were...

Premier House report shows need for extensive refurbishment

A report on the condition of Premier House has highlighted several major issues with building. Included in the report were concerns such as draughtiness, outdated...

35-year-old Wellington man wanted by police arrested

He was considered very dangerous. Anyone with information was urged not to approach him and instead to call 111 immediately and quote file number 240301/6605. Alternatively...

Luxon won’t claim accommodation allowance

PM Christopher Luxon has decided not to claim a $52,000 accommodation allowance for living in his Wellington apartment and will repay $13,000 he had...

Police reassure Taita residents after an eventful week

Hutt Valley Police will be visible in the Taita area today providing reassurance to residents following an eventful week. Yesterday, Police received a number of...

Man taken into custody following incident in Avalon, Lower Hutt

Police have taken a man into custody following an extended incident at an address on High Street, Avalon yesterday. Police cordoned off the area following...

Human remains could belong to woman who went missing in 1988

Human remains discovered in a Porirua park three weeks ago may belong to Patricia Burt, who vanished in 1988. Her daughter, Hilary Martin, and her...

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