Wellington District Police

Wellington District Police Welcome to the official page of Wellington District Police. New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe.

With over 14,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 770,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

15/06/2026

Highway Cops returns tomorrow night for Series 10 🚔

Tuesday 16th June | TVNZ1 | 8pm | Or catch up on demand at TVNZ+

Great news - the 91-year-old reported missing in Northland, Wellington has been located near her home, and is safe.Welli...
14/06/2026

Great news - the 91-year-old reported missing in Northland, Wellington has been located near her home, and is safe.

Wellington Police would like to thank our local Land Search & Rescue New Zealand volunteers, as well as those from AREC - Amateur Emergency Radio Communications, for their assistance.

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13/06/2026

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12/06/2026

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Police are asking for the public’s help finding Deziah who was reported missing from the Wellington area.The 14-year-old...
12/06/2026

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Deziah who was reported missing from the Wellington area.

The 14-year-old was last seen yesterday [11 June] near the Paraparaumu train station around 1.50pm.

She was expected to board a train to Porirua however did not arrive at the Porirua station when expected and has not been seen since.

It is believed Deziah is still in the Wellington District area, and Police would like to find her as soon as possible.

If you have seen her, or have any information that could help us find her, please contact 105 and reference file number 260611/9148.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Two men have been arrested yesterday after a spate of electric vehicle charger and cable thefts in the Hutt Valley.Inspe...
11/06/2026

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.

“Police have been investigating these thefts at pace and working to build a picture of the offending.”

The investigation included a review of CCTV footage compiled by Hutt City Council’s CCTV operator, providing valuable insights into how the offending may be linked.

Last night, a search warrant was executed at a Naenae address. Six EV chargers and several cables were located, along with equipment consistent with an operation to break down chargers into parts for on-sale.

Two men, aged 37 and 39, were arrested, and will appear before the Hutt Valley District Court in relation to the offending.

“We are hugely pleased to have identified these alleged offenders and put them before the courts to hold them to account,” says Inspector Lingard.

“We expect these arrests will make a significant impact in terms of the offending we have been seeing in the Hutt Valley, and this should send a message to anyone else thinking EV chargers are an easy target.”

Anyone who sees someone tampering with EV chargers or cables is urged to report it as soon as possible through 111.

To make a report after the fact, please use our 105 service.

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Matiu, who has been reported missing from the Lower Hutt, Wellington, ar...
11/06/2026

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Matiu, who has been reported missing from the Lower Hutt, Wellington, area.

The 16-year-old was last seen near Heather Grove in Fairfield around 8pm yesterday (Wednesday 10 June).

Police and Matiu’s family have concerns for his welfare and would like to find him as soon as possible.

It is believed he may be attempting to travel to Christchurch, however, could still be in the wider Wellington area.

If you have seen Matiu, or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact 105 and reference file number 260611/8462.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police investigating an assault on an 11-year-old in Whitby are appealing to the public for information.Around 5.45pm ye...
10/06/2026

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.

Police are seeking the assistance of the those within the vicinity of Endeavour Park to provide any information they can.

We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who has CCTV from the surrounding streets, including Albatross Close, Observatory Close, Tide Lane and Trade Winds Drive.

Police are also asking anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area between 5.30pm and 6pm to also get in touch.

If anyone has any information in relation to this incident, please call 105, citing reference number 260610/6181.

You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police know incidents such as this can cause concern in our community. We urge people to be alert, not alarmed, and be mindful of your surroundings if you are out alone.

Police are treating this matter with urgency, and the Whitby community will see an increased Police presence in the area, not only to investigate this matter thoroughly but also to provide the community with reassurance.

If you witness suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, please call 111 as soon as possible.

NZ Civil Defence are testing the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system on Sunday 14 June, between 6-7pm ⚠️📲If you have a h...
10/06/2026

NZ Civil Defence are testing the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system on Sunday 14 June, between 6-7pm ⚠️📲

If you have a hidden second phone for your safety, we recommend turning it off or putting it in flight mode for the duration of the test (6-7pm on Sunday 14 June) to ensure it’s not discovered when the nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert is sent.

Some mobile devices set to silent mode will still emit a sound when the Emergency Mobile Alert test is sent, so switching to flight mode or turning off your device is the only way to avoid the loud sound of the alert.

You can find more information about the Emergency Mobile Alert system, including a factsheet and list of FAQs at 🚨 https://getready.govt.nz/en/prepared/ema

Wellington District Police are seeking Michael John Le Page, who has a warrant for his arrest. Le Page, 38, is known to ...
10/06/2026

Wellington District Police are seeking Michael John Le Page, who has a warrant for his arrest.

Le Page, 38, is known to frequent the Lower Hutt area and Police want to hear from anyone with information on his whereabouts.

If you see him, please call 111.

Information can also be provided online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update report”. Please use the reference number 260609/9841.

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