Police seek help after woman assaulted on Porirua walking track

Friday 20 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8:27pm

In this story Wellington Police

Wellington Police are investigating an assault that occurred around 3.30pm on Wednesday, 18 June. The incident took place halfway up the stairs of the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob track in Porirua. Officers will carry out re-assurance patrols and are seeking information regarding the attacker.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 20 Jun 2025, 7:03pm

   Woman attacked on popular Porirua walking trail, police seek suspect (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 20 Jun 2025, 7:25pm

   Woman assaulted during the day on popular Porirua track, police hunt for attacker (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 20 Jun 2025, 7:30pm

   Woman allegedly assaulted on popular Porirua walking track (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 20 Jun 2025, 8:27pm

   Assault on popular Porirua walking track prompts re-assurance patrols (opens in new tab)