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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 Included in the report were concerns such as draughtiness, outdated...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...

Greens candidate Geordie Rogers ‘declared winner’ of Wellington CC by-election

The Green Party's Geordie Rogers has won the by-election for the Pukehīnau / Lambton General Ward of Wellington, filling the vacancy left by Tamatha...

Provisional win: Businessman defeats Greens candidate in Wellington CC by-election

The Pukehīnau/Lambton ward seat in Wellington was previously held by former Green Party councillor Tamatha Paul, before she was elected to Parliament. UPDATE: Greens candidate...

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Edward Smith?

Police are seeking public’s assistance in locating Edward Smith, who has a warrant for arrest for failing to appear in court. Smith is believed to...

Arrest made in relation to death of Helen Gregory

Police investigating the death of Helen Gregory can today advise an arrest was made this morning. A 52-year-old woman was taken into custody and has...

Phoenix 2 – 0 Western United

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten Western United 2-0 in their Round 16 A-League clash today at the Sky Stadium. https://youtu.be/lm1tIX14iQE?si=3ejvkc_gNRLWARUb

Man arrested following car break-ins across Kapiti Coast

Police have arrested a 34-year-old man following a spate of car break-ins across the Kapiti Coast. A search warrant was executed and further enquiries following...

Police update on Khandallah homicide

Police investigating the death of 79-year-old Helen Gregory in Baroda Street, Khandallah on 24 January have this morning begun a search at a landfill...

Detective in charge of ‘Baby Ru’ homicide investigation gives update

The death of 'Baby Ru' in Lower Hutt occurred over three months ago without any charges being laid so far. Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard, the...

Update – Khandallah homicide

Wellington Police continue to make good progress investigating the death of 79-year-old Khandallah resident Helen Gregory. She was found dead in her home on Baroda...

Teens located safe and well after night in bush

Two teens reported missing on the Karapoti track, in the Akatarawa Forest Park have been located safe and well by hunters. Police began searching about...

A-League: Brisbane Roar 1 – 1 Phoenix

The Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar have drawn 1-1 in their A-League Round 15 clash tonight at Suncorp Stadium. https://youtu.be/llcTG1h7ZNE?si=Dlso3IoBkhyiQzGP

Police make renewed appeal for information in Baby Ru homicide investigation

Police are continuing to investigate the death of Baby Ru in Lower Hutt in October last year, and are making a renewed appeal for...

Human remains located in Whitireia Park investigation continues

Police are continuing to investigate after human remains were located near the Whitireia Park walkway in Titahi Bay on Wednesday 31 January. The remains were...

Independent Review exposes ‘inadequate financial reporting’ by Wellington Water

An independent review has found that Wellington Water has been lax in its reporting, making it unclear how the water provider is using ratepayer...

Update: Gang funeral procession – Porirua

Police have had an active presence in the Porirua region today monitoring a funeral in the area to ensure behaviour did not impact other...

Update: Khandallah homicide investigation

Wellington Police are following positive lines of enquiry in the homicide investigation launched following the death of a woman in Khandallah on Wednesday 24...

Police name man who died after jumping from crane into Wellington Harbour

Police have named the man who died after jumping from  the Hikitia Floating Crane in Wellington Harbour on Friday. He was 33-year-old Jarreth Colquhoun. 'Our thoughts...

Khandallah death being treated as homicide

Wellington Police can now confirm a homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Khandallah on Wednesday. Around 11:50pm on 24...

Lower Hutt’s RiverLink project to continue despite huge budget blowout

RiverLink aims to enhance flood protection against the Hutt River. The project sees the relocation of the Melling railway station and the construction of a...

A-League: Newcastle Jets 1 – 2 Phoenix

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten the Newcastle Jets 1-2 in their Round 14 A-League clash tonight at the Newcastle International Sports Centre. The Nix are...

Person located deceased in Wellington Harbour after jumping from crane

A person who jumped from a crane on a boat moored in Wellington Harbour this afternoon has been located deceased. Emergency services were initially alerted...

Stokes Valley homicide: Arrests made

Three people have been charged in relation to the murder of 39-year-old Rawiri Zane Wharerau and the attempted murder of his 41-year-old brother last...

Criminal proceeds restrained from ‘large scale international fraud’

Successful collaboration with international jurisdictions has resulted in the restraint of a Wellington property and $462,000 dollars believed to be the proceeds of a...

Police confirm third shoplifting charge laid against Golriz Ghahraman

In a short statement police confirmed the charge relates to an alleged shoplifting incident at a Wellington retailer on 22 October 20223. Ghahraman is due...

Minister formally requests water information from Wellington and Upper Hutt councils

The Minister of Local Government Simeon Brown has written to Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy to formally request further...

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