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![Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ
Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.
![Man, 61, to appear in court after tyres slashed in Poririua CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Man, 61, to appear in court after tyres slashed in Poririua CBD
He was arrested yesterday and will appear in Porirua District Court.
![Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance
A number of Wellington schools are using cultural dance to help with their learning.
![Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city
Could Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?
![Rāhui placed on Wellington stream after sewerage pipe bursts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Rāhui placed on Wellington stream after sewerage pipe bursts
Untreated sewage has been flowing into the stream.
!['She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care
Esther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.
!['Wonderful doctor' sells family home to buy blood cancer drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Wonderful doctor' sells family home to buy blood cancer drugs
Dr Logan McLennan's former patients are stepping forward to help the beloved GP.
![36-year mystery solved? Remains in park believed to be missing mum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
36-year mystery solved? Remains in park believed to be missing mum
Items found at the scene have been linked to a cold case from the 80s.
![‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victim
Ex Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.
![Police issue 12 fines and impound vehicle after gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Police issue 12 fines and impound vehicle after gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member
About 100 vehicles were involved in a procession from Tawa.
![Gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member travels through Porirua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member travels through Porirua
Anyone with concerns about their safety is urged to call police.
![Mother found after Wellington preschooler found alone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Mother found after Wellington preschooler found alone
The youngster was by himself at the Waitangirua shops.
![Paekakariki Hill Rd crash leaves person with serious injuries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Paekakariki Hill Rd crash leaves person with serious injuries
Paekakariki Hill Rd near Wellington city is closed after a serious crash.
![How sinking land is raising Wellington's sea level rise risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
How sinking land is raising Wellington's sea level rise risk
Scientists have reconstructed nearly two centuries of sea level rise in Wellington region.
![Fire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Fire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy day
A drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.
![Police make arrest after Porirua firearms incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Police make arrest after Porirua firearms incident
The arrested man is in custody and charges are being considered.
!['Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua
Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.
![Transmission Gully wrongly claims to have 'green' certification](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Transmission Gully wrongly claims to have 'green' certification
Waka Kotahi has been making exaggerated claims about our 'green' motorways.
![Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run
'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'
![Porirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Porirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harm
Porirua has one of the highest spends per machine in the country.
![ECE teacher trapped child in tunnel, threatened to slap another](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
ECE teacher trapped child in tunnel, threatened to slap another
She grabbed another child by the forearm and lifted him 40-50cm off the ground.