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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's North Island
A large low-pressure system is forecast to move across the southern North Island on Wednesday, bringing windy and wet conditions to many areas. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, indicating a moderate confidence of heavy rainfall warnings for eastern…
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Police Accept Findings in Wellington Taser Deployment
New Zealand Police have acknowledged and accepted the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) findings regarding the deployment of tasers by three officers in Wellington in January 2025. The incident occurred on January 9, when police responded to a family harm…
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Riddiford Street in Newtown Reopens After Package Removal
Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington, has reopened after a police operation. Cordons have been stood down after a package was removed from the area. The package will be destroyed, according to the New Zealand Police. The Police Media Centre issued a…
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Police Respond to Suspicious Item in Newtown, Wellington
Police are attending an incident in Newtown, Wellington, following a report of a suspicious item. Cordons are currently in place on Riddiford Street near Constable Street. Authorities are advising members of the public to avoid the affected area while they…
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New Zealand Police to Roll Out Roadside Drug Testing
Roadside screening for drug-impaired drivers in New Zealand is set to become a reality as police have completed testing and selected a detection device. Roadside drug driving testing will be rolled out in the Wellington District from mid-December 2025. Pathtech…
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Rainy End to the Week, Sunshine Expected on Sunday
New Zealand is set for a rainy end to the workweek, with a low-pressure centre bringing rain and showers to most regions. A Strong Wind Watch is in effect for Wellington and Wairarapa until 2pm today, with northwest winds potentially…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:56am on Thursday, November 13, 2025, indicates a low confidence of severe weather over the next few days. On Saturday, November 15, a front weakens as it moves east across the North…
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Special Olympics Flame to Visit Wellington
The Flame of Hope will be carried by Wellington District’s Special Olympics athletes this Saturday as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Wellington District Police. The event supports the upcoming Special Olympic Games. The run will begin…
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New Police Officers to Graduate in Wellington and Auckland
Two recruit wings, 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland, are set to graduate this week, marking their attestation as Police Officers. The ceremonies signify the completion of their initial training course. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of…
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Police Urge Preparedness After Bush Rescue Near Days Bay
Police Search and Rescue responded to an incident yesterday involving a person lost in the bush tracks above Days Bay, Wellington. The individual was able to relay their location using the satellite emergency messaging feature on their iPhone, enabling a…
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Wellington City Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington are now open for public objection. These applications include Kaiota, located at 55 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, with the objection period running from November 5 to December 10, 2025. Leroy's, situated at 2 Gilmer Terrace,…
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Serious Crash Blocks Road in Johnsonville, Wellington
A serious crash in Johnsonville, Wellington, has blocked a road after a car hit a pedestrian. The incident occurred shortly before 1:10pm on Moorefield Road, near the Johnsonville library. Police have confirmed that the pedestrian is believed to be seriously…
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Serious Crash Closes Kokotau Road, Parkvale
Kokotau Road in Parkvale, Wellington, is currently closed following a serious crash involving cyclists this morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 11:30 am. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Tauwharenikau
State Highway 2 is currently blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident where a car struck a power pole, west of Number 1 Line. Initial reports indicate there have been…
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Police Investigate Brooklyn Shooting, Appeal for Information
Wellington Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, the investigation is focused on determining the events leading up to the shotgun being discharged.…
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Wellington's Safety Initiative Wins Global Award
Wellington's collaborative approach to enhancing city safety has gained international recognition. The Pōneke Promise has been awarded the Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented Policing. In other news, the fit-out of Wellington City Council’s new headquarters is steadily progressing.…
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Wellington City Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington City are now open for public objections. These applications span a range of establishments, from restaurants to supermarkets, across various suburbs. The establishments include Salty Pidgin, located at 1 Todman Street, Brooklyn, with the…
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: Settled Weather Expected After Halloween Showers
New Zealand will experience a mix of weather conditions over the next few days, with a settled change expected for the weekend. Today, Thursday, showers and rain will persist in Northland and the western South Island, with rain extending to…
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Man Charged After Threat Against Wellington Place of Worship
An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been charged following a threat against a Wellington place of worship. The man was arrested yesterday evening and charged with causing harm by posting digital communication. He is scheduled to appear in Dunedin District Court…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled Weekend Before Severe Weather Returns on Monday
After a week of wild weather, New Zealanders can look forward to a more settled weekend before another severe weather event arrives on Monday. Thursday saw extreme conditions across the country, with infrastructure and properties damaged, power cuts, flooding, and…
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Red Weather Warnings Issued for Canterbury and Wellington
MetService has escalated Severe Weather Warnings to Red Warnings for Canterbury, including Christchurch, Wellington, and South Wairarapa, effective Wednesday, October 22nd, through Thursday, October 23rd. The warnings, issued at 9:59 am, are for damaging winds and were made in consultation…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a series of weather fronts set to bring heavy rainfall and severe gale-force winds across multiple regions over the coming days. According to the MetService, a front preceded by strong, moist northwesterlies will weaken as…
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Stats NZ Corrects Food Price Index Movements for September 2025
Stats NZ has issued a correction to the annual and monthly percentage movements for the food price index (FPI). The corrected data is available in the CSV files on Selected price indexes: September 2025 and in Infoshare. For all groups…
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New Zealand Weather: Wild Winds and Heavy Rain Expected This Week
New Zealand is experiencing a week of classic spring weather, marked by strong winds and heavy rain followed by clearer skies later in the week. Wellington experienced the strongest gusts of the year so far on Sunday morning, reaching up…
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Stats NZ Releases Household Labour Force Survey Data for September 2025 Quarter
Stats NZ released the household labour force survey estimated working-age population table for the September 2025 quarter. This table provides the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. The Government…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Gale Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService forecasts a week of heavy rain and strong winds for New Zealand, starting Thursday, October 9, 2025. A moist northwest flow is expected to strengthen ahead of a front moving onto the far…
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Swift Rescue in Upper Hutt Following PLB Activation
A Search and Rescue squad was dispatched on Sunday to the Little Akatarawa River area, Upper Hutt, after a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated by a tramping group. The Rescue Coordination Centre requested assistance, and Police SAR teams found…
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Media Monitor: Man Convicted in Loafers Lodge Fire
RNZ is reporting that Esarona Lologa has been convicted of five murders and one count of arson for setting the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington in 2023. It said the jury reached a unanimous decision in the High Court in…
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Police Seek Information in Naenae Shooting Death After Charge Withdrawn
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Albert Enoka, who was fatally shot in Naenae last year. This announcement comes despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today. Mr. Enoka was killed on…
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Northbound Lane Reopens on SH2, Remutaka Hill
The northbound lane of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this morning. Police expressed their gratitude to motorists. They thanked them for "the paitence and cooperation."
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