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    • Fatal crash: Wellington Road, Wainuiomata
      • Location: Wellington One person has died following a crash in Wellington Road, Wainuiomata this afternoon. Police were notified at 12.15pm that a car had collided with a fence and the driver was in a critical condition. Medical assistance was immediately provided to the person however sadly they passed away at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and Wellington Road is closed between Dublin Street and Kent Street. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre.

    • Update: Lower Hutt homicide
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Wellington Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Jamie Woods: Wellington Police investigating the death of Nathaniel Sturmey in Lower Hutt last month are asking for the public’s help, as the homicide investigation continues. On Thursday 9 April, Police responded to Malone Road in Waterloo after Nathaniel was reported to be unresponsive outside an address. Sadly, he was confirmed to be deceased at the scene. We can now confirm that the 29-year-old died as a result of a gunshot wound. Images(s):

    • Fleeing suspect cornered on church roof by police, dogs, and a drone
      • Location: Wellington Please attribute to Inspector Renée Perkins Kāpiti Mana Area Commander A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove while disqualified across Porirua overnight will now face more charges. At about 12.30 this morning, 14 May, Kāpiti Mana Police identified a vehicle displaying a licence plate that did not match the make and model. Further inquiries revealed the car to be stolen. The driver was previously disqualified from driving and should not have been behind the wheel. Images(s):

    • Fatality following crash, SH2 Horokiwi
      • Location: Wellington Police can now advise a woman who was struck by a car on State Highway 2 at Horokiwi yesterday evening has died. The crash was reported to Police at 6.25pm. Indications are that the woman had exited her vehicle after a minor crash, and was then struck by another vehicle. Immediate medical assistance was provided, however sadly, she was unable to be revived. Police wish to thank the public for their patience while the Serious Crash Unit and other specialists attended the incident. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

    • Update: Search for person in distress concludes, Masterton
      • Location: Wellington Masterton Police have concluded the search for a person allegedly in distress in the river last night. About 7.30pm on Sunday, Police were called to the skate park area on Dixon Street after a report of a call for assistance heard from the river. During the search yesterday, nothing was located and Police have not received any reports of missing people in the area. Following a review of the matter this morning, the search, and our enquiries have concluded.

    • Update fatal stabbing in Wainuiomata
      • Location: Wellington Please attribute to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard, Wellington District Crime Manager. Police investigating the fatal stabbing of Daniel Te Mataku in Wainuiomata on 2 April 2026 have filed a murder charge against a 17-year-old young person. The defendant will make their initial appearance in the Hutt Valley Youth Court today. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

    • Formal identification: Karori
      • Location: Wellington Please attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Police are now able to advise the body found following the search in Karori has been formally identified as Philip Sutton. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Philip's family and friends at this difficult time. Philip's death has been referred to the Coroner. Note to editors: Mr Sutton's family have indicated they do not wish to speak with media, and we ask that their wishes are respected. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

    • Correction: Body found in search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton
      • Location: Wellington The release issued at 3.34pm today has been updated to correct the location where the Suzuki Swift was found. About 11am, the car was found in Karori Stream, about a kilometre from where it had been parked before flooding started. The Police search team discovered the body of a man on the South Coast near the mouth of the stream about 12pm. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre

    • Body found in search for missing Karori Man Philip Sutton
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Search teams have today found the body of a man during the search for Philip Sutton in Karori. Formal identification procedures are yet to be carried out but we believe the body is that of Mr Sutton and have notified his loved ones. About 11am, Mr Sutton's Suzuki Swift was found in Karori Stream about a kilometre from where it had been parked before flooding started. Then about 12pm, the Police search team discovered the body of a man on the South Coast near the mouth of the stream.

    • Media advisory: media stand-up, search for Philip Sutton
      • Location: Wellington Inspector Fleur de Bes and Senior Sergeant Craig Pickering from Wellington Police, will speak to media today about the search for Philip Sutton. The stand-up will happen at 1.30pm. If you haven't already, media are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz for further details. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre

    • Update 4: Search for Karori man
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Police continue to work intensively in the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton. Conditions were reassessed this morning and searching got underway shortly after 8am. Physical searching could not safely proceed yesterday due to unstable stream banks, variable and fast-moving water, debris and damaged terrain. Today’s search will be supported by specialist teams, including canyon Search and Rescue, the Dive Squad, a dog unit and drone.

    • Update 3: Search for Karori man
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager, Inspector Fleur de Bes: Extensive planning has been underway today in the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton. While Police did visit the scene this morning to assess stream conditions, the physical search activities that were expected to take place today were unable to go ahead due to safety concerns. The search is now due to recommence on Wednesday, as the stream water levels drop and weather conditions improve.

    • Update 2: Search for Karori man
      • Location: Wellington The large-scale physical search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton has concluded for the day. Search and Rescue teams have spent hours at Philip’s Karori South Road residence, clearing the property and nearby areas, says Wellington District Prevention Manager Inspector Fleur de Bes. "They have operated in challenging conditions but unfortunately have been unable to find him." Images(s):

    • Update: Search under way for Karori man
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager Inspector Fleur de Bes: Police are in a position to name the Karori man who is unaccounted for following the severe weather in Wellington and urge anyone with information to come forward immediately. Emergency services were contacted about 7.15am by a concerned resident who had not been able to make contact with a family member, Philip Sutton, who is in his 60s. His Karori South Road residence was found to have been affected by floodwaters and debris. Images(s):

    • Search under way for Karori man
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Wellington District Prevention Manager Inspector Fleur de Bes: A search and rescue operation has been launched in Karori this morning, after a man was reported as unaccounted for following the severe weather. Emergency services were contacted about 7.15am by a concerned resident who had not been able to make contact with a family member. Their Karori South Road property was found to have been affected by floodwaters and debris.

    • Drugs, cash, weapons located in routine traffic stop, Lower Hutt
      • Location: Wellington A man has been arrested after a routine traffic stop yielded drugs, cash, and weapons yesterday in Lower Hutt. Wellington Police Dog Section Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Paul Fleck, says a Police dog handler unit and partner stopped a vehicle that was seen to be speeding, around 5pm on Waterloo Road. “Officers quickly noticed a hammer that appeared out of place in the driver’s door that could be easily accessed and used as a weapon, which raised safety concerns,” he said. Images(s):

    • Name release and appeal for information: Lower Hutt
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Wellington Police: Police can now release the name of the man found deceased at a Malone Road, Lower Hutt property on 9 April. He was 29-year-old Nathaniel Sturmey. We acknowledge this is an incredibly difficult time for Mr Sturmey’s family and support is being provided. The investigation into the circumstances of Mr Sturmey’s death continues, and there will continue to be an increased Police presence in the Lower Hutt area.

    • Homicide investigation launched, Lower Hutt
      • Location: Wellington Attribute to Hutt Valley Field Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was located unresponsive in Lower Hutt yesterday. At 8.15am, Police were called to Malone Road, Waterloo, after a man was reported to be lying on the ground outside an address. Upon emergency services’ arrival, the man was confirmed to be deceased. Enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly has occurred, however Police are now treating the death as a homicide.

    • Sudden death on Malone Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington
      • Location: Wellington Police are in attendance at a sudden death on Malone Road. At 8.15am, a report was received of a man being located on the ground outside an address. Emergency services at the scene have confirmed the man has died. The immediate area has been cordoned off as inquiries are undertaken. Further information will be provided as it becomes available. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

    • Police dog unit helps lead to quick arrests in Wellington ram-raid
      • Location: Wellington A Police dog unit was hot on the scent of four young males this morning in Miramar, which saw them taken into custody within an hour. Police were called shortly after 2:10am to reports of multiple alarm activations minutes earlier at a store on Tauhinu Road. Officers were on scene within five minutes, and upon arrival saw the front door smashed in and a vehicle dumped at the scene. Another vehicle of interest was subsequently identified on traffic cameras.

    • Arrest made in relation to Wainuiomata death
      • Location: Wellington Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard, Wellington District Crime Manager: A young person has been arrested in relation to the death of a man in Wainuiomata yesterday. Police were called to Wainuiomata Road about 9am after a report of the man having been found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. While his death was initially being treated as unexplained, Police are now investigating the matter as a homicide. The young person has been charged with assault with a weapon, and enquiries are ongoing.

    • Three arrested on Good Friday in Petone
      • Location: Wellington Police responding to reports of a possible firearm sighted on East Street in Petone have taken three people into custody. Emergency services were called around 7.20am to the Lower Hutt suburb, and armed police were quickly deployed as a matter of precaution. Roads from East Street to Waione Street were closed in the area to ensure safety during the incident but are open now with cordons and diversions removed. Police will continue to investigate the matter. Appropriate charges are being considered.

    • Unexplained death, Wainuiomata
      • Location: Wellington Police are investigating an unexplained death following the discovery of a deceased person on Wainuiomata Road around 9am. Emergency services remain at the scene, and cordons are in place along Wainuiomata Road inclusive of Reading Street and The Strand. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area at this time. Police investigators are currently undertaking enquiries to establish the circumstances around what has occurred, but at this stage the death is being treated as unexplained. Further information will be provided when appropriate. ENDS

    • Appeal for information relating to indecent assaults, Lower Hutt
      • Location: Wellington Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man appeared in court for two alleged indecent assaults in Lower Hutt. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information that may relate to this offending to come forward. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Williamson says while the man is before the court, Police believe there may have been further alleged offending. The first incident occurred shortly before midday on Friday 6 February on Daly Street, and the second incident on Friday 27 March on the Hutt River Trail near Ava.

    • Fatal crash, Makara
      • Location: Wellington Two people have been located deceased in a vehicle in Makara this morning. Police were called to Makara Road at around 8:05am following reports of a vehicle upside down in a body of water. Upon arrival, two people were located deceased in the vehicle. Enquiries into the circumstances of the deaths are ongoing. Makara Road was closed while a scene examination took place and has since reopened. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

    • Crash, Makara Road, Wellington
      • Location: Wellington Police are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Makara this morning. Police were called to Makara Road about 8:05am following reports of a vehicle upside down in a body of water. Enquiries at the scene are ongoing and Makara Road is currently closed near South Makara Road. Further information will be released when we are in a position to do so. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre

    • Remains found in Wellington centuries old
      • Location: Wellington Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old. A homeowner discovered the remains in his garden in Ōwhiro Bay on June 22, 2025. Detective Constable Sarah Steed says radiocarbon dating has been conducted on the remains, which show them to be from the 1600s-1700s, and possibly pre-European. “This information will now be supplied to the Coroner for consideration,” Detective Constable Steed says.

    • Police seek information on Wellington aggravated assault
      • Location: Wellington Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Aro Valley are asking the public for information to help identify the offenders. The victim was walking on Ohiro Road around 5.40pm last night, when they were seriously assaulted by two unknown men. The victim’s phone was stolen, and they sustained multiple injuries requiring hospital treatment. Police are asking anyone that witnessed the incident, have CCTV in the area or saw two men on Ohiro Road between 5pm-6pm to get in touch with Police. Please use reference file number 260317/0947.

    • Operation Celtic: Police continue to investigate death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah
      • Location: Wellington Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, Wellington Area Investigations Manager: Police continue to investigate the death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah, a year on from when he was critically injured on Camperdown Road, Miramar. Mr Nabizadah was assaulted and robbed around 12.30am on 17 March 2025, in what Police believe was part of a premeditated attack. The offenders, who stole nothing more than his car keys, then callously left him bleeding and unconscious on the footpath.

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