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    • Fatal crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway
      • Location: Wellington Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington, yesterday. The two-vehicle crash between the Tawa-Grenada North on-ramp and the Churton Park-Glenside off-ramp was reported about 4:40pm. A second person sustained critical injuries. The road opened shortly before 11pm after the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre

    • Police encouraged by community response in Whitby assault investigation
      • Location: Wellington Police investigating the assault of an 11-year-old girl in Whitby say strong community support is generating valuable information and new lines of enquiry. The incident happened about 5.45pm on Wednesday 10 June, when a male wearing a red shirt and dark-coloured shorts ran up to two children on Albatross Close, assaulting the girl before fleeing, says Inspector Renée Perkins, Kāpiti Mana Area Commander.

    • EV gear thieves get more charges than they bargained for
      • Location: Wellington Two men have been arrested yesterday after a spate of electric vehicle charger and cable thefts in the Hutt Valley. Inspector Shaun Lingard, Hutt Valley Area Prevention Manager, says Hutt Valley Police had received 16 reports of EV charger theft in May alone. “These were a mix of council-owned infrastructure and chargers owned by private companies intended for public use. “The thefts were hugely frustrating for the owners, as well as for those members of the public trying to utilise these services.

    • Appeal for information on Whitby assault
      • Location: Wellington Attribute the following to Inspector Renée Perkins, Kāpiti Mana Area Commander: Police investigating an assault on an 11-year-old in Whitby are appealing to the public for information. Around 5.45pm yesterday, a man wearing a red shirt and dark coloured shorts ran up to two children on Albatross Close, assaulting the 11-year-old. Another child intervened and the offender fled on foot. Thankfully, they were not injured and are being provided support.

    • Train derailment - Khandallah, Wellington
      • Location: Wellington Police and other emergency services are at the scene of a train derailment at Khandallah Station Wellington tonight at about 7.20pm. It’s reported that about six passengers have sustained injuries. Police have cordons in place at Box Hill and Station Road. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

    • Fatal crash, Waikanae, Wellington
      • Location: Wellington A woman involved in a crash last week in Waikanae has died. On Thursday 28 May, around 12.40pm, Police were called to Ngaio Road after the woman, who was a pedestrian, had been struck by a vehicle. She was transported to hospital by ambulance in serious condition, and Police were notified that she sadly died this morning. The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    • 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.

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