Wellington street reopens after armed police search fails to find person

Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 5 Nov 2025, 12:30pm

Armed police cordoned off Hopper Street in Mount Cook to execute an arrest warrant. The street has since reopened after officers were unable to locate the individual they were seeking. No weapons were found during the operation.

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11:51am

1. StuffWed 5 Nov 2025, 11:51am

   Armed police close Wellington street (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZWed 5 Nov 2025, 12:04pm

   Armed police swarm central Wellington street (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 5 Nov 2025, 12:11pm

   Armed police swarm Wellington street, witness reports seeing people taken away in handcuffs (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsWed 5 Nov 2025, 12:30pm

   Wellington street reopens after search fails to find wanted person (opens in new tab)

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