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Police attend the scene of a serious crash on Mapuia Road in Miramar.

Fatal crash, Miramar pedestrian dies

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

One person has died after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Mapuia Road. New Zealand Police said they were notified about 4.40pm […]

Dead rig sharks lie scattered on a muddy tidal flat in shallow water at Porirua Harbour.

23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery. […]

Police vehicles at the Ngauranga Interchange following an early morning crash.

Names released after Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash

February 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Police have released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill earlier this week. They were Cole Christopher […]

A Westpac Life Flight search and rescue helicopter flies above bush-covered hills near Paekākāriki Hill.

Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash kills two contractors

January 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Two people killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill were pest control contractors working along the Transmission Gully state highway corridor, which runs through […]

Road closed signage at the SH58 and SH59 junction near Paremata, with traffic diverted and a Paremata direction sign visible on the roadside.

Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30

January 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua drivers are being warned to expect night-time road closures, detours and lane restrictions this week as maintenance and upgrade work continues on key state […]

A young boy sits on a couch holding a Cambridge International Education certificate for mathematics.

Porirua 10-year-old passes NCEA

January 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Porirua Year 6 student has passed NCEA and Cambridge exams years before most teenagers even begin sitting them. Raymond Hsu, 10, achieved Merit grades […]

A row of small Porirua shops with colourful signage, parked cars, a pedestrian crossing, and a large blue planter on the footpath.

Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams

December 28, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used […]

Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming arrives at the Wellington District Court.

Former Deputy Police Commissioner McSkimming avoids Prison for Child Abuse Material

December 17, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

One of New Zealand’s most senior police leaders has avoided prison after admitting to possessing thousands of images of child sexual exploitation. Former deputy police […]

Traffic backed up at the Mount Victoria Tunnel entrance in Wellington after police closed the tunnel following a serious crash.

Mount Victoria Tunnel closed after serious crash

December 16, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

The Mount Victoria Tunnel in Wellington is closed after a serious two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the crash on State Highway 1 […]

Titahi Bay beach with coastline visible, where emergency services responded after a man was pulled from the water.

Man dies after Titahi Bay water incident

December 16, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

A man has died after being pulled unresponsive from the water at Titahi Bay on Sunday afternoon. Police were called to Bay Drive about 2.15pm […]

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