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Remutaka Hill Road Closed Due to High Winds
The New Zealand Police have announced the closure of Remutaka Hill Road (SH2) due to a high wind warning. The road will remain closed until the winds ease, prioritizing public safety. Motorists are advised to plan for extra travel time,…
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Crash Closes Cannons Creek Roundabout After Ram Raid Pursuit
A crash in Cannons Creek has led to the closure of a roundabout as emergency services respond to the scene. The incident occurred at approximately 6am at the Warspite Avenue/Mungavin Avenue roundabout. According to police reports, one of the vehicles…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues Cannons CreekWellingtonNewlandsRam RaidSerious Crash UnitWarspite AvenueMungavin AvenueNew Zealand Police
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Celebrates 50 Years in Pōneke
Next week, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori will mark 50 years of revitalising te reo Māori across Aotearoa, New Zealand. The annual event is a chance to promote the language and culture. Celebrations will take place in Pōneke.
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Person Charged After Webb Street Incident in Wellington
A 37-year-old person has been charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, following an incident in Webb Street, Wellington today. The person is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 11 September. Police have thanked those impacted by the…
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Person in Custody After Firearm Sighting in Wellington
A person is in police custody following a reported firearm sighting on Webb Street, Wellington. Officers entered a building on Webb Street at 6.15pm and took the individual into custody without incident. Following the arrest, police will remain at the…
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Armed Offenders Squad Responds to Firearm Sighting in Wellington
Police in Wellington are currently engaging with a person inside a Webb Street building following a report of a possible firearm sighting. The incident began around 1.20pm when police received a report that an individual was seen with what appeared…
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Nerehana Wall
New Zealand Police are asking for the public's help in locating Nerehana Tetahi Wall, 35, who has an active warrant for his arrest. Wall is known to have connections in Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Waikato, and Wellington. Authorities believe someone…
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has released public notices for several alcohol licence applications received over the past week. These applications are now open for public objections. Among the applications is t-Lounge by Dilmah, located at 22 Willeston Street, Wellington Central. The…
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Police Launch 'Escape, Hide, Tell' Campaign
Police are launching the “Escape, Hide, Tell” public information campaign in Wellington on Monday. The launch event will commence at 2.10pm, with media setup from 1.45pm. Associate Minister of Police, Hon. Casey Costello, and Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson will be…
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Trio Nabbed with $1000 of Stolen Meat from Wellington Supermarkets
Three individuals were apprehended after being caught with a carload of meat shoplifted from Wellington supermarkets. Police were alerted to separate incidents at supermarkets in Island Bay and Crofton Downs on Sunday, where significant quantities of meat were stolen. A…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ShopliftingWellingtonIsland BayCrofton DownsLower HuttTheftCrimeNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Northwesterly Flow and Frontal Systems
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:03am on Monday, September 1, 2025, indicates varying weather patterns across New Zealand. While a ridge of high pressure is expected to build over much of the country on Wednesday, a moist…
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Severe Gales Forecast for North Island, Snow Showers Possible
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:02 am on Friday, August 29, 2025, forecasts strong southwesterly gales for the upper North Island on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula face a high confidence of severe…
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SH1 Mt Victoria Tunnel in Wellington Closed
The Mt Victoria Tunnel on State Highway One in Wellington is currently closed, with an unspecified reopening time. Motorists are being advised to follow diversions and prepare for potential delays. Further details can be found on the New Zealand Police…
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Record GBL Seizure in Wellington Nets Four Arrests
A joint operation between New Zealand Police and Customs has led to the country's largest seizure of gamma butyrolactone (GBL), a Class B controlled drug, and the arrest of four individuals in Wellington. The operation, named Hermes, concluded this week…
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Rise Slightly in July 2025
Figures released on August 28, 2025, show a slight increase in seasonally adjusted filled jobs for July 2025. According to Stats NZ, there was a 0.2 percent rise, equating to 5,503 jobs, bringing the total to 2.35 million filled jobs.…
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Gender Pay Gap Hits Record Low in June 2025 Quarter
New data from Stats NZ reveals a significant decrease in the gender pay gap, dropping to 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter. This is a notable improvement from 8.2 percent in the same period last year and marks the…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Loafers Lodge Arson Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a man on trial for allegedly setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel, killing five, did so because he didn't want to live there. RNZ said the 50-year-old, who has name suppression, faces five…
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Wellington City Council Offers Public Access to Resource Consent Information
Wellington City Council provides public access to recent resource consent applications and issued consents. Interested parties can search for consents by suburb, address, or service request (SR) number on the council's website. To obtain copies of recent resource consents, individuals…
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Ready-Mixed Concrete Volume Drops 10% in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, the actual volume of ready-mixed concrete produced reached 891,909 cubic metres, a 10 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. The total for the year ending June 2025…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several establishments in Wellington, New Zealand, have applied for alcohol licenses, opening the door for public objections. These applications span a range of venues, from restaurants to bars and retail stores. Among the recent applicants are Zzan, located at 14…
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New Zealand Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.2% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. This is up from 5.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter and 4.7 percent in the June 2024 quarter. The number of…
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New Zealand Police Launch Recruitment Drive with Mini Cinema
New Zealand Police are launching a recruitment drive featuring a decommissioned patrol car upcycled into a mini cinema. The unveiling event will take place at The Roxy Cinema in Wellington on Saturday, August 2, from 10 am. The mini cinema…
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Crash Causes Delays on State Highway 1 Near Tawa
A crash on State Highway 1 near Tawa is causing delays for south-bound motorists. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred around 6.45am between Transmission Gully and the Tawa Grenada off-ramp. According to the New Zealand Police, there have…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington are currently open for public objection. These applications span various suburbs, including Te Aro, Northland, Mount Victoria, and Wellington Central. The specific establishments seeking licenses include Poquito at 11 Tory Street, Te Aro; Lovy's…
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New Zealand Police and Special Olympics to Host Polar Plunge
The New Zealand Police and Special Olympics New Zealand are inviting the public to participate in the Polar Plunge events in Wellington and Christchurch to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes and programmes. The Wellington plunge will be…
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several alcohol licence applications in Wellington are currently open for public objection. Nosh Catering + Events, located at 9 Ganges Road, Khandallah, Wellington 6035, has an application period open from July 18, 2025, until 11.59 PM on July 31, 2025.…
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Serious Crash Blocks Kitchener Street, Wellington
A serious crash has blocked the intersection of Kitchener Street and Puriri Crescent in Lansdowne, Wellington. The incident was reported around 6:30 am, prompting a response from the police and the Serious Crash Unit. Initial reports indicate that one person…
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Media Monitor: DeLuney Interrupts Closing Arguments in Murder Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including Julia DeLuney's trial in Wellington for the alleged murder of her mother, Helen Gregory. RNZ said that DeLuney interrupted the Crown prosecutor's closing address, objecting to a suggestion about checking the…
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New Zealand Backs Science Sector with New Institute
Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) to grow the country’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value exports. The government has committed an initial $231 million…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man in Totara Park
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 60-year-old Brett Carpenter, who has gone missing in Totara Park, Wellington. Concerns are growing for Carpenter's welfare due to his Alzheimer's condition. He was last seen around 12pm on Hartford Crescent Street,…
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