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      Home > News > National > Wellington

    The number of sexual assaults in Wellington has risen by nearly 50 percent in the past five years

    The number of sexual assaults in Wellington has risen by nearly 50 percent in the past five years


    Police data shows the number of acts intended to cause injury, including common and serious assault, has also risen -- by 35 percent.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     International:
    Israel strikes several areas in southern Lebanon, says it targeted Hezbollah weapons storage 8:57

     Rugby:
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     Entertainment:
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     Business:
    Power has been restored to the Far North but residents are being asked to continue to conserve power today 8:17

     Business:
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     Entertainment:
    WWE chief Triple H has revealed that this year's Survivor Series theme song will be a charity tribute to Ozzy Osbourne 8:07

     Business:
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    The country's largest electricity "gentailer" is welcoming changes to the Government's 200-million dollar co-investment in gas 7:57

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