Serious crash – Manners Street, Wellington
Police are at the scene of a serious crash on Manners Street, central Wellington, following a collision between a pedestrian and a bus. The incident […]
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‘Shocking’ Incident: Man Stops Car That Ran Over Woman in Wellington
Ashleigh McCaull, Journalist [email protected] A witness has recalled the shocking moment where he stopped the vehicle that ran over a woman in her 60’s from driving […]
More Price Hikes for Public Transport Users
A potential fare increase as well as increases to off-peak prices for Metlink services will be decided at the upcoming Greater Wellington Regional Council meeting on Thursday, […]
Police Investigate Suspicious Church Fires in Masterton
Police are investigating a series of suspicious fires at churches in Masterton early this morning. Emergency services responded to the first fire around 4:25 a.m., […]
Second Arrest Made in Wainuiomata Assault Investigation
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault in Wainuiomata earlier this month, police confirmed today. The man faces a […]
‘It was an evil, evil place’: How a refuge for the mentally ill became a nightmare
Porirua Lunatic Asylum was designed to give the mentally ill a refuge from the cruel world, a place providing fresh air and moral guidance on […]
Extreme Fire Risk Closes Parts of East Harbour
Sections of East Harbour Regional Park, including Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, are temporarily closed daily from 1pm to 9pm due to extreme fire risk. […]
Police Seek Information on Serious Assault in Miramar
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Miramar yesterday. Emergency services responded to the incident at around […]
Gang Member Sentenced for Brutal Assault and Theft in Palmerston North
A young patched member of the Nomads gang, Julian Robinson, has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison after a series of […]
Wellingtonians Face Tougher Times as Economic Growth Slows
Wellingtonians, like all New Zealanders, are facing a tougher financial future as the country’s economy struggles to meet earlier growth expectations. On average, each person […]