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Golriz Ghahraman resigns from Parliament

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman is resigning from Parliament following accusations of shoplifting at two clothing stores. In a statement Ghaharaman said her actions were 'out...

Third allegation of shoplifting against Ghahraman emerges

The owner of Cre8iveworx, a high-end store in Wellington, sent an email to other businesses claiming that Ghahraman was in their store in October...

55-year-old arrested following Porirua firearms incident

Yesterday Police executed a search warrant at a Porirua address and arrested a man in relation to a firearms incident in Porirua on Thursday...

Police updates – Taupo fatal crash, Paraparaumu Beach missing woman

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 10 January 2024. Name release, fatal crash Taupo Police are now able to release the names of the two...

Woman trespassed from New World Otaki disputes supermarket’s version of events

The saga has been the topic of online debate in recent days. WHAT HAPPENED ACCORDING TO THE WOMAN WHO WAS TRESPASSED BY ŌTAKI NEW WORLD: I...

Juicy Fest Wellington marred by gang-related violence

A man, who attended Juicy Fest in Wellington with his wife and two friends, expressed his disappointment and concern over the event being marred...

Operation Tennis: Stokes Valley homicide investigation

At about 10am today, Police executed a search warrant in Stokes Valley in relation to this ongoing homicide investigation. “We are making excellent progress with...

Adelaide United 2 – 2 Phoenix

Adelaide United and the Wellington Phoenix have drawn 2-2 in their A-League Round 11 clash today at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. https://youtu.be/z2EhLyrS1kM?si=gUTrq9ogF3nRyriv

Sydney FC 3 – 1 Phoenix

Sydney FC have beaten the Wellington Phoenix 3-1 in their A-League Round 10 clash today at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. https://youtu.be/BiG_OSakxzg?si=pdjTjTY_feUd3KPX

Have you seen Cleveland?

Cleveland, 15, was last seen at his home in Churton Park and has been missing since Monday 18 December. He was last seen wearing dark...

Operation Portia – Rimutaka Prison investigation

Police have charged six people following a three-year investigation by the National Organised Crime Group into suspected criminal activity at Rimutaka Prison. Those charged are...

Whistleblower Barry Young pleads not guilty

mRNA data leak whistleblower Barry Young appeared in the Wellington District Court today. Young entered his plea at 2.15pm and was remanded at large to...

‘Let’s Get Wellington Moving’ to be officially dissolved

An agreement to dissolve Let’s Get Wellington Moving has been reached by Infrastructure & Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Transport Minister Simeon Brown, Mayor of...

Update – Stokes Valley homicide

Police remain at a Stokes Valley address following a homicide early on Saturday morning. Police were called to the George Street property shortly after 2am...

Homicide investigation launched in Stokes Valley

A homicide investigation is under way in Stokes Valley following the death of a man at a George Street address. 'Police were alerted about 2.05am....

Two charged over ketamine importation operation in Wellington

Wellington police have charged two people responsible for importing large quantities of the class C controlled drug ketamine. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn of the...

Wellington arrest: Police acknowledge IPCA findings

Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report, which found Police were justified in arresting a witness for obstruction in Wellington. At...

12 arrested following Te Papa protest

Police can now advise that 12 people were arrested following a protest at Te Papa today where parts of the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition...

Police updates – fatal crashes Kekerengu and Epsom, fatal fire Paraparaumu Beach

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 9 December 2023. Fatal crash, SH1 Kekerengu Police can advise that one person has died following a crash yesterday...

Asian crime syndicate busted in Wellington

A joint operation between Police and Immigration New Zealand has disrupted a criminal syndicate being operated by Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals in Wellington. Three people,...

Tory Whanau commits to giving up booze ‘completely’

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau spoke exclusively to state-subsidised legacy media outlet NZ Herald for the first time since the 'Havana Bar incident'. Whanau told NZ...

Baby Ru homicide – police seek ‘critical evidence’

Police investigating the death of Baby Ru in Lower Hutt are appealing for information on specific critical evidence. 'We believe that the items were deliberately...

Cordons stood down in Fitzherbert Tce and Brandon Street area, Wellington

The New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has confirmed there is no risk to safety from the package found on Fitzherbert...

COVID jab whistleblower appears in court – Updated

Whistleblower who revealed previously unseen data on the COVID-19 'vaccine' appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning. The whistleblower, named by Counterspin as Barry...

Whistleblower arrested – reports

A report published in state-funded outlet 1News says a 56-year-old man has been arrested and will appear in the Wellington District Court tomorrow. Police told...

Kayak owner located, Raumati Beach

The owner of the kayak Police discovered upturned earlier this morning has been located safe and well. Police wish to thank everybody who provided assistance.

Urgent appeal for information after kayak located upturned off Raumati Beach

Police are working to locate the owner/occupant of a kayak located this morning upturned off the coast of Raumati Beach. Police are actively conducting enquiries...

Tory Whanau has ‘lost trust and confidence of Wellingtonians’ – Councillor

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau revealed this week she is getting professional help for a drinking problem. The admission came as news of a second incident...

A-League: Phoenix 1 – 0 Melbourne City

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten Melbourne City 1-0 in their A-League clash today at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. https://youtu.be/KRQ_HdMumgo?si=E2JBXo-ETVlMPuRA  

Hutt City Council to support Petone to Pito-one name change

On Tuesday, Hutt City Council agreed to provide a letter of support to the New Zealand Geographic Board to change the spelling of the...

Police updates – Naenae victim named, serious crashes Te Puke and Rotorua

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 22 November 2023. Update: Serious Crash, Amohau St, Rotorua Police can now confirm one person has died following a...

Naenae fatal hit and run – update

Police investigating the fatal hit and run in Naenae continue to assess information from the Hutt Valley community following an appeal for help late...

Name release: Wainuiomata incident

The man fatally shot by Police in Wainuiomata last week can now be named. He was 36-year-old Tane Wipa. Police were called to Coast Road around...

Man shot dead by police in Wainuiomata

A man has died after being shot by Police in Wainuiomata this afternoon. Police were called to a suspected family harm incident outside a property...

Fatal Naenae hit-and-run: Vehicle located, driver urged to come forward

Police have located the vehicle that fatally hit a pedestrian on Naenae Road at 5.46am today and are appealing for the driver to come...

‘Baby Ru’ homicide: Police looking for CCTV hard drive

Police investigating the death of baby Ru are making good progress with the investigation. 'As part of our enquiries, we are following up on information...

Further appeal for information in ‘Baby Ru’ homicide

Police investigating the death of baby Ru are calling for sightings of a vehicle believed to have been used to remove critical evidence from...

A-League: Phoenix 5 – 2 Roar

The Wellington Phoenix have beaten the Brisbane Roar 5-2 in their A-League Round 3 clash today at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/ou_nJr6MGnU?si=y3FfzDerbOmFBr7a

Search for missing Kapiti Coast kayaker to continue this weekend

Police along with LandSAR will be searching Kāpiti Island and the surrounding area this weekend for a kayaker who was last seen leaving Raumati...

Police acknowledge IPCA findings regarding Newlands fatal shooting

Police acknowledge an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report released today, in which the fatal shooting of Samuel Fakalago in Newlands, Wellington last year...

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