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Human remains discovered during Paekākāriki Surf Club construction

During the rebuild construction of the Paekākāriki Surf Club building two separate discoveries of human remains have been made, prompting a temporary halt to...

Operation Maserati: Wellington man arrested for illegal drug operation

A Wellington man is due to reappear in court next month on multiple charges of importing large quantities of a variety of controlled drugs. This...

Dentist writes to Chris Bishop over alarming health issues since COVID jab rollout

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...

Homicide, Waikanae Beach, Wellington

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...

Protests against ‘Fast-Track Approvals Bill’ today

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...

Cops to monitor ‘gang related funeral’ in Wainuiomata this weekend

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...

Doctor Who exhibition lands in Wellington: Where science meets fiction

From Daleks and Weeping Angels to various sonic screwdrivers, the world of Doctor Who has materialised in Wellington with the exhibition Doctor Who Worlds...

Body found in search for man overboard in Wellington Harbour

Police have located a body in the search for a man who reportedly fell from a Wellington ferry early on Friday. Members of the Police...

Police continue appeal to identify man overboard in Wellington Harbour

Police are continuing to appeal to identify a man who is reported to have fallen overboard on an East by West ferry this morning. The...

Water incident, Wellington Harbour

A search is underway in the Wellington Harbour after a person has reportedly fallen overboard from an East by West ferry this morning. Police are...

Kosta Barbarouses stays with Wellington Phoenix, aiming for 2026 World Cup

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,...

Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charges after car crash incident

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...

Phoenix’s extra-time defeat to Melbourne Victory ends record-breaking season

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...

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

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