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Porirua project: Government announces $1.5b plan to rejuvenate city
The PM announced plans to rejuvenate Porirua, including at least 2000 Kiwibuild homes.
Judge to mentor students for Coast to Coast
The boys from Aotea College will be joining in the gruelling race next year.
Holiday weekend hell: SH1 closed north of Wgtn until 8pm
SH1 north of the city will be closed until at least 8pm.
Police find driver of car linked to homicide
Police have identified and spoken to the driver of the car.
Car found in relation to Porirua homicide
Police urgently need to speak to the man in the CCTV images.
Police seek sighting of car in relation to homicide
Police believe a silver Mazda RX8 was involved in the incident in some way.
Homicide investigation after man died falling from car
The 19-year-old was found with critical injuries about 4pm on Sunday.
Recruit problems 'not a great look', Police Minister admits
Police recruits won't graduate while under investigation
'Death row' dog wins big at national champs
Glenn Armitage's dog takes out national obedience competition in Wellington
Indecent assault, intimidation, drinking: Police recruits in serious misconduct claims
Four new police recruits under investigation for serious misconduct have been stood down.
Drugs strewn on road after man falls from car
Bags of white powder and syringes were lying across the road after the incident.
Unidentified man critical after falling from moving car
Police are asking for help identifying the critically injured man.
Day one of the National Dog Show kicks off in Porirua
More than 1000 dogs from across the country are putting their best paw forward.
Could new Porirua adventure park improve native habitats?
Restorative work done around the development could improve habitats for native animals.
Killer back in jail after using drugs
Melissa Wepa spent 15 years in jail for killing a friend.
Watch: Kiwi stops traffic to help ducks cross road
Traffic was stopped as the woman helped eight ducklings and their mother cross the road.
Mum's bedside vigil as jockey battles head injury after horrific spill
Prognosis looks bright for injured Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab
Staff told quake-prone building safe
Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.
Murder accused in court over Upper Hutt stabbing
Murder accused appears in court and will reappear in the High Court next month.
Police seek man for Porirua armed robbery
The man has tattoos on his left hand index finger and thumb.
'Trailblazing' service dog wins top award
Rica has been Merenia Donne's "soulmate" for 12 years.
$7.5k fuel theft to fund drug habit
The 34 charges are mainly spread over a three-month period in the Wellington region.
House hunters plead for help in newspaper ad
They've been looking for a home since the beginning of the year.
You drunk, bro? Pak'nSave blushes after unfortunate gaffe
"Nice to see Pak'nSave promoting a healthy diet!"
$65m bailouts for Unitec, Whitireia polytechnics
Commissioner will probably take over Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia.
Lotto player from Porirua claims $700,000 Strike win
The winning ticket was sold at the Pak'nSave at Porirua.
Killer allegedly fails drug test
Melissa Wepa killed friend who dobbed her in to police.
PM unveils new high-needs mental health facility
Mental health was one of the focuses of Labour's campaign.
Rapist imprisoned for offending from the 60s
The man committed a number of rapes and indecent assaults more than 50 years ago.
At last: Ashley Peacock to be released from cell-like room
"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."
Two people critically injured following Wellington crash
The car, travelling at speed, lost control at a round-about near Lyttelton Ave.
Teacher drove at nearly four times alcohol limit
Disciplinary Tribunal deregisters one drink-driver but lets another keep teaching.