Watchdog clears officers who tasered man wielding hedge trimmers
The Independent Police Conduct Authority says Wellington police were justified in tasering an armed man who received a…
Man wielding hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby – were police justified?
She was reportedly bleeding and screaming as he was hacking at the wooden shelter with half of a…
Mt Wellington homicide: Jury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed their house with knife
Justice James MacGillivray granted the request and defendants learned their fate about 3.50pm. The judge thanked the jury…
Mt Wellington homicide: Couple fought for their lives after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knife
“What are you supposed to do when a big-arse man like that … is charging at you with…
Wellington City Council overstaffed by 330, job losses likely as review recommends cuts
The review said $15 million-$37m could be found by cutting staff to “right-size” the council. The number of…
Police seek ‘dangerous’ man with gang links in Wellington
Police are calling for the public’s help locating a man described as “dangerous” who is wanted on an…
Kapiti Coast homicide: Victim's name released, two more arrests made – 1News
Kapiti Coast homicide: Victim’s name released, two more arrests made 1NewsTwo more men arrested as 45-year-old killed in Waikanae…
Andrew Little buddies up to the right
In his first council meeting as Wellington mayor, Andrew Little gave a big promotion to controversial rival Ray…
Is the Golden Mile pause the beginning of the end?
A fresh review of the troubled project has revived questions about the city’s faltering confidence in its own…
Second person arrested over shooting at Wellington flats
A second person has been arrested in relation to a shooting incident in Wellington’s Brooklyn earlier this month,…
Wellington cleaner’s shock $20,000 discovery
Loll said they opened the cushion and pulled out an old plastic bag full of $100 notes, with…
Craig Renney selected by Labour as Wellington Bays candidate
Economist and trade unionist Craig Renney has been selected as Labour’s Wellington Bays candidate for the 2026 general…