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Wellington City Council Announces Easter Service Changes
Wellington City Council has announced changes to its services and facilities in observance of the upcoming Easter break. The council advises residents to be aware of these adjustments as the holiday period approaches. Further details regarding specific service alterations and…
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Wellington City Council to Launch Annual Plan Public Consultation
Wellington City Council's Mayor and Councillors have finalized the draft proposals for the 2026/27 Annual Plan. These proposals will be presented to the public for consultation, with the feedback period running from April 10 to May 10, 2026. The council…
BusinessEnvironmentEntertainment Wellington City CouncilAnnual PlanPublic ConsultationWaste Minimisation FundLōemis FestivalULTRA New ZealandWellington
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World of WearableArt Announces 'GLO!' Production in Wellington
Tickets for the World of WearableArt (WOW) are now available, as the event returns to Wellington with a new production titled 'GLO!'. The show will transform the TSB Arena into a multi-sensory collision of art. This year's production promises a…
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Thousands Flock to Reopened Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Library
Thousands of Wellington residents celebrated the reopening of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, the city's central library, over the weekend. The beloved library saw a massive turnout as the community gathered to welcome it back. The event marked a…
Politics and GovernmentLocal Government WellingtonTe Matapihi ki te Ao NuiLibraryReopeningCommunityCentral LibraryPublic FacilitiesWellington City Council
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Wellington City Council has announced a series of alcohol licence applications that are now open for public objection. The applications cover a range of hospitality venues across the city. Madam Saigon, located at 209 Main Road, Tawa, has an application…
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Slopestyle Star Brett Rheeder to Headline Wellington Mountain Bike Festival
World-renowned slopestyle rider Brett Rheeder has been confirmed to participate in the inaugural Wellington Mountain Bike Festival. The event, scheduled to be a free, three-day festival, is expected to place Wellington on the international mountain biking map. Organizers anticipate the…
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Police Seek Public Assistance Following Cannons Creek Assault
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an assault that occurred in Cannons Creek this morning. The incident took place just before 7:40am in Dido Place, following reports of a firearm being discharged. One person sustained moderate injuries…
Law Enforcement Cannons CreekAssaultFirearmPolice InvestigationPublic AppealWellingtonCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Severe Weather Event Continues Across New Zealand
A significant severe weather event is ongoing across New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing to impact large areas of the central and eastern North Island, and the northeastern South Island. Heavy swell is also affecting the southeastern…
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Wellington Drivers Urged to Avoid Roads Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
Motorists in the greater Wellington area, and particularly through the Hutt Valley, are being advised to avoid unnecessary travel due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Several areas are experiencing inundation. Drivers who must travel are urged to slow down and…
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Wellington's Te Awe Library to Close Ahead of Move to New Central Library
Te Awe Library, located on Brandon Street, will cease operations permanently at 5pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This closure is in preparation for its move to the new Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington's central library. The new…
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Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road User Gatherings in Wellington
Wellington Police disrupted multiple planned anti-social road user gatherings overnight, preventing them from setting up at key locations. Operation Kereru targeted approximately 200 vehicles from areas including Whanganui, Levin, and Palmerston North, intending to engage in dangerous driving activities in…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation WellingtonPoliceAnti-social behaviourRoad safetyOperation KereruCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Cell Phone Signal Leads to Rescue of Stranded Trio in Kaitoke Regional Park
Three young men were rescued after spending a cold, wet night stranded in a gorge, thanks to a sliver of cell phone reception. The trio had intended to float down the Hutt River in the Kaitoke Regional Park. According to…
Politics and GovernmentWorldDisastersLaw Enforcement Kaitoke Regional ParkHutt RiverSearch and RescueNew Zealand Defence ForceJonathan WestruppWellingtonPersonal Locator BeaconNew Zealand Police
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New District Commanders Appointed Across New Zealand
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced the provisional appointment of four new District Commanders. The appointments span the Waikato, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, and Eastern District regions. Superintendent Scott Gemmell (Ngāpuhi) has been provisionally appointed as Waikato District…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersScott GemmellPenny GiffordWill LoughrinJoel LambWellington
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Tawa On-Ramp Reopens After Crash
The Tawa northbound on-ramp on State Highway 1, which was closed due to a single-vehicle crash this morning, has now been reopened. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure.
TransportationLaw Enforcement TawaState Highway 1WellingtonCrashRoad ClosurePoliceTrafficNew Zealand Police
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Tawa Off-Ramp Closed Due to Crash
State Highway 1 by the Tawa off-ramp is completely closed following a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the scene around 6.20am. One person received serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance services. A diversion is in…
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Drugged Driver Removed from Road After Positive Roadside Test in Wellington
A 40-year-old man has been taken off the road after testing positive for methamphetamine at a checkpoint in Wellington. The incident marks the first result from the new oral fluid screening testing. The man, who had his young daughter in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Wellingtonmethamphetaminedrug drivingHutt RoadSuperintendent Steve GreallyHutt Valley District CourtNew Zealand Police
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North Island Drug Operation Nets Vapes, Guns, and Ferraris
A police investigation into drug sales across New Zealand's North Island has led to the seizure of vehicles, cash, guns, drugs, and thousands of banned vapes in Wellington and Auckland. The operation, targeting methamphetamine sales, uncovered illicit vape products containing…
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Wellington City Council News: Sludge Levy Error and Motorcycle Parking
Wellington City Council has announced a mistake in the household and commercial sludge levy charges. The error affected quarterly rates invoices issued on August 1 and November 1, 2025, resulting in undercharges. In other news, motorcycle parking will remain free…
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Wellington City Council Announces Holiday Service Adjustments
Wellington City Council has announced adjustments to its services and facilities as the Council elves take a holly-day over the festive season. Residents should note that some services will be affected over the next few weeks. The council advises residents…
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Mount Victoria Tunnel Closed After Serious Crash
The Mount Victoria Tunnel in Wellington City is closed following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1/Paterson Street around 4.10pm. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Mount Victoria TunnelWellingtonCrashState Highway 1Paterson StreetSerious Crash UnitTraffic IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Former Wellington Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Offences
A former Wellington medical professional has been sentenced for sexual offences. Jared Cook was sentenced in the Wellington District Court to 10 months home detention after pleading guilty to charges of indecent acts on boys aged 12-16 years, making intimate…
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New Zealand Police Roll Out Roadside Drug Testing
Roadside drug testing is now underway in Wellington, marking a significant step in New Zealand's efforts to deter drug-impaired driving. Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of Road Policing, hailed the initiative as a milestone in enhancing road safety and reducing harm.…
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Police Investigate Stabbing at Wellington Bar
Wellington police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at an Allen Street bar early Saturday morning. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, the incident took place at the Ace of Spades bar around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. Police were…
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New Zealand Police Launch Roadside Drug Testing in Wellington
Starting December 15, 2025, police in Wellington will begin roadside drug testing, a first for New Zealand. The initiative aims to detect and deter drug-impaired drivers. Roadside screening will target four key drugs: THC (cannabis), methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), and cocaine.…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthSocial IssuesLegal Roadside Drug TestingWellingtonNew Zealand PoliceSteve GreallyDrug-Impaired DrivingPublic Safety
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Wellington's Bike Network Sees Growth
Wellington City Council announced on December 10, 2025, that the city's bike network is expanding. According to the council, more people are choosing cycling as a mode of transport. This growth reflects the city's ongoing efforts to promote sustainable transportation…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsEconomy WellingtonBike NetworkCyclingUrban PlanningLocal GovernmentSustainable TransportationWellington City Council
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Melling Bridge Closed After Crash, Causing Hutt Valley Delays
Melling Bridge is currently closed following a crash. The closure is expected to last for up to two hours, causing significant delays throughout the Hutt Valley. Motorists are advised to plan ahead due to the expected delays. Updates will be…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw Enforcement Melling BridgeLower HuttWellingtonCrashTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt
Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt is closed between Melling Link and Connolly Street following a crash that occurred around 5:30 am today. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle incident, and one person is reported to have sustained serious injuries. Police…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters Rutherford StreetLower HuttWellingtonMelling LinkConnolly StreetCrashEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Stabbing in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Police are seeking public assistance after a young man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Te Aro, Wellington, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4:10am in a carpark between Wakefield Street and Tory Street. The victim suffered…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:05am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, indicates strong winds and heavy rain are expected to impact parts of New Zealand over the coming days. On Thursday, December 4, a large low east…
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Diesel Spill Causes Delays on SH2 Remutaka Hill
A diesel spill on State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, is causing traffic delays. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving through the area. Police were notified of the spill at approximately 7:10 am today. The council has…
TransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Diesel SpillSH2Remutaka HillUpper HuttWellingtonTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police