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Motorists across the greater Wellington area, and particularly through the Hutt Valley, are advised to stay off the roads where possible due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
There is flooding across a number of areas. If you must travel, please slow down and be prepared for surface flooding or … View moreMotorists across the greater Wellington area, and particularly through the Hutt Valley, are advised to stay off the roads where possible due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
There is flooding across a number of areas. If you must travel, please slow down and be prepared for surface flooding or obstructions on the road.
Anyone travelling should check NZTA’s Journey Planner website for the latest road conditions before heading out.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have information on offending by Father Rowan Donoghue to come forward.
This comes after all suppressions for Father Donoghue lifted on 28 January 2026.
He has pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court on 13 November 2025, in relation to a number of … View morePolice are appealing for anyone who may have information on offending by Father Rowan Donoghue to come forward.
This comes after all suppressions for Father Donoghue lifted on 28 January 2026.
He has pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court on 13 November 2025, in relation to a number of historical offences against former students at St. Bede's College in Christchurch, and is set for sentencing later this year.
Following the lifting of all suppression, Police have been made aware that former students of Wellington school St. Patrick's College Silverstream, have alleged similar offending by Father Donoghue.
Father Donoghue worked at St. Patrick's College Silverstream from 1982 to 1992.
We know it can be incredibly difficult and at times distressing to talk about these matters, but we would like to reassure any victims of offending that we will take them seriously.
Police has a number of officers and detectives dedicated to these cases, and we provide a safe space to report offending in confidence.
If you have any information or would like to report similar offending, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.
We can then contact you to make appropriate arrangements to discuss matters in an appropriate and safe way.
Wellington Police investigating a number of serious assaults in Churton Park are appealing for information that may assist us in identifying the men pictured, as we believe they may be able to assist our investigation.
On Saturday 13 December 2025, Police were called to a premises in Churton … View moreWellington Police investigating a number of serious assaults in Churton Park are appealing for information that may assist us in identifying the men pictured, as we believe they may be able to assist our investigation.
On Saturday 13 December 2025, Police were called to a premises in Churton Park where a gathering was taking place.
Around 90 young people were in attendance of the supervised invitation-only gathering, where at around 10.30pm four people arrived uninvited.
The alleged offenders were masked, and one was armed with a weapon.
The alleged offenders have then conducted a planned, violent, unprovoked assault on seven young people in attendance of the gathering before fleeing the area.
The seven people received a range of injuries, from minor bruising to a fractured skull which required surgery.
They are now all home and recovering from their injuries.
Police have been speaking with the victims, and the large number of witnesses at the gathering.
Our enquiries into the incident have established the alleged offenders attended the Mobil Gas Station in Johnsonville around 20 minutes prior to the assault.
An 18-year-old Tawa man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts including wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault with intent to injure, and common assault.
Police are now appealing for information from the public that may help us in identifying the three people pictured as we believe they could assist in our enquiries.
- One man is wearing a ‘36’ Pittsburgh Steelers NFL jersey, light coloured denim shorts, and blue and white basketball sneakers.
- The second man is wearing a black hoodie with ‘Lakers’ printed on the front, dark-coloured shorts, white sneakers, and has a diamante stud earring in their left ear.
- A third person cannot be seen in the images, however, has been described as wearing a grey hoodie, beige / grey shorts, and black sneakers.
If you know who these men may be, or attended the gathering, please get in touch with us online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking ‘Update Report’, using the reference number 251217/8772.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers online or through 0800 555 111.
Police are appealing to the public for information following a spate of robberies in the Hutt Valley.
About 1.30am on Saturday 10 January, Police were notified of an incident at a bar in King Street, Upper Hutt.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, of Hutt Valley Police, says two people … View morePolice are appealing to the public for information following a spate of robberies in the Hutt Valley.
About 1.30am on Saturday 10 January, Police were notified of an incident at a bar in King Street, Upper Hutt.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, of Hutt Valley Police, says two people brandishing weapons approached bar staff. “Thankfully, staff were uninjured, but this incident was understandably unsettling for everyone involved.
“After making various demands the offenders fled in a vehicle belonging to a staff member."
The vehicle was found abandoned on Sinclair Street in Upper Hutt.
“We are now appealing to anyone who witnessed anything in these areas at the time to please contact Police.”
Police are keen for any footage that shows the movement of people or vehicles near King and Sinclair Streets between 11pm on Friday 9 January and 2.30 am on Saturday 10 January.
- One man was wearing a black beanie, a dark coloured sweatshirt and long pants, and had a blue cloth over his entire face.
- Another man wore a beanie, a ‘Nike Academy’ sweatshirt with distinctive white stripes and dark coloured long pants.
- He also wore a cloth over his face.
“We are making use of some CCTV footage and would appreciate any further information or accounts.”
Since 10 December, 2025 a total of three Hutt Valley bars have been targeted in similar ways where an offender, or offenders, have used various weapons and demanded money and other items.
The other aggravated robberies include a bar in Evans Street Stokes Valley about 10pm on Thursday 1 January, and a bar in Ward Street Upper Hutt just after midnight on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Detective Senior Sergeant Todd says inquiries are continuing to ascertain if these robberies are linked.
"There are some similarities and the investigation team is working to establish if these have all been committed by the same offender or offenders.”
Police will be contacting bar owners in the Hutt Valley and wider Wellington District this week to offer support and talk to them around staff safety procedures.
Police advise that if anyone is confronted by a person with a weapon to remain calm and to do what is required to avoid an unnecessary escalation.
If you recognise anyone in these images, or have CCTV images, footage or information, please contact Police at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update report", or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 260110/6662, or make a report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are investigating a stabbing at an Allen Street bar in Wellington in the early hours of Saturday morning.
At around 1:30am on Saturday, Police were called to the Ace of Spades bar following reports a man had been stabbed.
The stabbing allegedly occurred during an altercation involving … View morePolice are investigating a stabbing at an Allen Street bar in Wellington in the early hours of Saturday morning.
At around 1:30am on Saturday, Police were called to the Ace of Spades bar following reports a man had been stabbed.
The stabbing allegedly occurred during an altercation involving a small number of patrons.
The victim was stabbed in the abdomen and sustained serious injuries.
Bar security staff separated the parties and provided immediate aid to the victim.
He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the altercation at 1:30am on Saturday 13 December, as well as anybody may have video footage of the incident.
Additionally, we’d like to speak with anyone who has information regarding those involved in this altercation.
If you are able to assist, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online, and reference file number 251213/4525.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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