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Legal action launched over $1.25b Transmission Gully motorway
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says it will defend the case.
Ruthless-Empire homicide: Oranga Tamariki admits toddler was in its system
The agency is looking into whether there could have been interventions before his death.
Award-winning Wellington restaurant Shepherd closing
The owners have called it a sad but essential end to the eatery's story.
Should dogs be allowed on the beach? Residents want poo patrol
One resident says off-leash pooches defecate wherever the urge strikes.
News stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claims
Plaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.
Who lived at the house where toddler Ruthless-Empire was fatally injured?
More than a week has passed since Ruthless-Empire was killed, yet nobody has been charged.
Council byelection to cost $120,000 after Greens win Wellington Central
Tamatha Paul pulled off a historic victory by flipping the safe Labour seat.
Tory Whanau open to selling airport shares amid cost crunch
Wellington's mayor admits she will also have to 'let go' of some of her campaign promises.
Ruthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family says
The toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.
Council paying $25m a year in interest on debt
Wellington City Council's AA+ credit rating now has a negative outlook.
Teens wearing school uniforms spotted leaving scene of suspicious fire
Police are seeking CCTV footage from residents or business owners in the area.
Interislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money back
A Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.
Whānau gather to farewell baby Ruthless-Empire, homicide investigation continues
Loved ones released balloons into the sky to mark what would have been his birthday.
Hipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MP
The Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.
Young teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fire
The four youths were aged 13 and 14.
Devastation in Taita after violent death of toddler
Councillor Naomi Shaw said the community is in shock, but banding together.
Police search Otaki for missing man with back injury, last seen two weeks ago
Duncan Hill has been known to spend time alone, or with "spiritual groups".
Police release new information in search for missing Ōtaki kayaker
The woman may have been in a single-seat yellow kayak, not a two-seater.
Person of interest in Baby Ruthless-Empire death facing separate violence charges
Police are interested in three people, one already before the courts for violence.
Who killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’
Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigation
Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre could be demolished: councillor
Councillor Tony Randle says they can't go through with another project like the Town Hall.
Funeral held for Miramar homicide victim
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Mum says toddler allegedly found with baby wipe in mouth was ‘murdered’
Police say the toddler's death is unexplained.
'Stalemate': Council votes to plug Wellington Town Hall blowout
The council has agreed to fund a cost increase of up to $147m.
Car crashes into Porirua property, one person seriously injured
The Serious Crash unit has been advised.
Miramar homicide victim to be farewelled at private service
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Baby wipes in mouth of 'vibrant, happy' child who died, police investigate
Ruthless-Empire was the 'most vibrant, happiest child', his grand-aunt says.
Independent experts find potential $1b hole in Wellington City Council books
But the council has hit back, saying the claim is based on old figures.
Toddler who died in unexplained circumstances was 'the soul' of his family
Ruthless-Empire was one day away from turning 2 when he died in Hutt Hospital.
Diving equipment, smart watch found on beach in search for missing diver Jinting Guo
Guo has been missing since Thursday.
Opinion: Tory Whanau plagued by dysfunction, complaints, leaking
Little has been learnt from a $90,000 review of the previous council's problems.
Police investigation after unexplained death of baby
The infant was taken to hospital unresponsive.