Police Investigate Suspicious Church Fires in Masterton
Police are investigating a series of suspicious fires at churches in Masterton early this morning. Emergency services responded to the first fire around 4:25 a.m., […]
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‘It was an evil, evil place’: How a refuge for the mentally ill became a nightmare
Porirua Lunatic Asylum was designed to give the mentally ill a refuge from the cruel world, a place providing fresh air and moral guidance on […]
Extreme Fire Risk Closes Parts of East Harbour
Sections of East Harbour Regional Park, including Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, are temporarily closed daily from 1pm to 9pm due to extreme fire risk. […]
Police Seek Information on Serious Assault in Miramar
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Miramar yesterday. Emergency services responded to the incident at around […]
Gang Member Sentenced for Brutal Assault and Theft in Palmerston North
A young patched member of the Nomads gang, Julian Robinson, has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison after a series of […]
Wellingtonians Face Tougher Times as Economic Growth Slows
Wellingtonians, like all New Zealanders, are facing a tougher financial future as the country’s economy struggles to meet earlier growth expectations. On average, each person […]
Hutt Mountain Biker Suffers Severe Injuries in Major Crash
By Bill Hickman, RNZ Hutt Valley mountain biker Erice van Leuven says she endured the “biggest crash of my life” at the Red Bull Hardline event […]
Five Arrested After Firearm Threat in Wellington
Five people have been arrested following a firearm-related incident at a property on Makara Road, Wellington, this afternoon. Police responded to reports of a person […]
Investigation Launched After Serious Assault in Wainuiomata
Police are investigating a serious assault in Wainuiomata after a man was found with severe injuries late last night. At around 10 p.m., officers responded […]
Fatal crash in Hutt Valley
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Twin Lakes Road, Upper Hutt this morning. The single vehicle crash was reported at […]
