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Police investigate suspicious item in Wellington suburb of Newtown

The PostStuffRNZWednesday 19 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Police cordoned off Riddiford Street near Constable Street on Wednesday evening following reports of a suspicious item. The area was closed to the public while investigations took place, but cordons have since been lifted.

How they headlined it

First reported by The Post, Wed 19 Nov 2025, 6:53pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 minutes
  1. The PostThe Post via Stuff

    Police called to report of ‘suspicious item’ in Wellington (opens in new tab)

    Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Wellington street closed after 'suspicious item' found (opens in new tab)