Wellington Police have identified human remains recovered earlier this year as those of a man who went missing in March 1986.
John Holmes Smith, who was 76 years-old at the time, had left ... More
Police are now in a position to name the man who died in flood waters in Bracken Street, near Sladdon Park, Petone on Thursday.
He was 80-year-old Dr Paul Hill from Karori.
Hutt ... More
Police will continue to work diligently through the night to ensure the safety and well-being of communities affected by the Wellington floods and stormy weather.
“We are continuing to work ... More
Police have recovered the body of a 80-year-old male near Sladden Park in Bracken Street, Petone.
The man’s car was found submerged in water around 11.30am this morning with keys in the ... More
Wellington Police have assigned extra resource to the Kapiti, Porirua and Hutt Valley areas and are preparing for the afternoon and evening as further rain and a high tide is expected.
“We ... More
Wellington Police are urging motorists to delay travel into Wellington today after flooding and slips have closed State Highway 1 between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay. There is also flooding south ... More