Police find body in search for missing Wellington man
A body has been found during the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton, Police say. Wellington District Prevention Manager Inspector Fleur de Bes said […]
Month: April 2026
Wellington Zoo mourns beloved tiger Bashii
Wellington Zoo has announced the passing of Bashii, its 18-year-old Sumatran tiger, after a rapid decline in health linked to kidney disease. Zoo staff said […]
Police seek help finding missing Wellington teen
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a 13-year-old girl missing from the Wellington region, with concerns held for her welfare. Wellington District […]
Wellington facilities close, emergency centre activated
Wellington is under a regional state of emergency, with widespread closures and emergency support in place as heavy rain continues to impact the city. Wellington […]
State of emergency declared in Wellington as heavy rain hits region
A state of emergency has been declared across the Wellington region as heavy rain, flooding and slips continue to impact communities on Monday afternoon. Wellington […]
Police seek missing Wellington man after flooding
Police are urgently searching for a Karori man unaccounted for following severe weather in Wellington this morning. Wellington District Police said officers were called about […]
Wellington to welcome Ngāti Toa charter school Kura Toa
An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa Rangatira is set to open in the Wellington region in Term 3, 2026, aiming to expand kaupapa […]
Thunderstorms sweep Wellington, heavy rain warnings issued
Severe thunderstorms moving across the Wellington region have prompted urgent warnings for Porirua, Lower Hutt and surrounding areas, with heavy rain expected to cause flooding […]
Wellington hosts Anzac Day services
Wellington will mark Anzac Day with a full programme of commemorations across the capital on Saturday, April 25, including a Dawn Service, national ceremony and […]
Charity hospital secures Cuba Street site and plans opening
Wellington’s planned Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has secured a central city site, with organisers confirming a lease has been signed for premises on upper Cuba […]
