Dog-gone! Court fight over family's 'stolen' pet chihuahua
The Mains said they spent 14 months anxiously waiting to get their elderly pet back.
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Grateful wife: 'I want you to know part of your loved one is very much alive'
"I am now not scared I won't grow old with my husband" says transplant recipient's wife.
Market pressure: Social housing wait list jumps 42% in month
Vulnerable people priced out of the market as people look further afield than Wellington.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Fearful state house tenant ignored - until she was raped, she says
A woman told Kainga Ora she felt unsafe in her home but was only moved after a rape.
Three rescued from fallen lift in Lower Hutt
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the lift had dropped between floors.
Teen charged after woman stabbed in Wellington park
A 16-year-old will appear in Youth Court tomorrow.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
Homicide inquiry launched after death in Lower Hutt
Police said it appeared the man fell and hit his head during the fight.
Person critical after fight in Hutt carpark
The person is believed to have hit their head and suffered a seizure.
Marley to the rescue: Labrador saves dog swept out to sea
Marley 'did like a tugboat' and pushed the little dog back towards the shore.
Karla Cardno's killer again refused parole
Parole Board has again denied Dally his freedom.
Lois Tolley murder: Accused enters not guilty plea
The man will keep his name secret for now.
Watch: Youth filmed 'car-bombing' at Lower Hutt dealership
Stevens Motors is offering a reward to catch the boy caught causing the damage.
Lower Hutt couple's dog had wound crawling with maggots
The couple used traditional Chinese medicine instead of taking the dog to a vet.
Teen missing since Friday found safe
Girl located after police put a call out for information on her whereabouts.
Motorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki Series
Riders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit
Weird and wonderful moments of local body elections
From crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.
Six60 announce major summer tour
Six60 have added a string of major Saturday shows to their summer timetable.
Man let dog suffer with cancer
The dog had two cancerous masses and was in an emaciated condition when found
Local body elections turn nasty in Lower Hutt
The Lower Hutt elections have gone from ho-hum to nasty, says the mayor.
'Go back to your country... foreigner': Council candidate shocked by vile note
Nasty letter: "Go back to the country you came from and try it there."
From the despair of addiction to the joy of music
Friends who met while in the depths of substance addiction release second album.
Coral's killer admits attempted murder of fellow inmate
The man who killed Coral-Ellen Burrows has admitted the vicious attack in prison.
Council proposing Hutt housing changes
Hutt City's proposing building houses up, with less space to build out.
Funeral director who ripped off mourners tries to revive her case
Melissa and Darryl Angus took more than $90,000 for pre-paid funerals.
Man killed during alleged drugs theft
Paul Te Hiko came out of the house with an axe, the Crown said.
White powder at police station 'not harmful'
Front counter of station was closed down as a precaution earlier.
Prisoner in court on attempted murder charge against inmate
The 45-year-old appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning on the charge.
Severe thunderstorms, 'large hail and damaging winds' to hit central NZ
Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.
Mayor sorry, tickets himself after 'shocking' parking row with wheelchair user
The photo shows Mayor Ray Wallace's branded car parked partly across the footpath.