'She didn't deserve to die': Inquest into woman's suspected suicide at mental health unit begins
Esther Osborne told a nurse she wanted to die. Shortly after, she was found unresponsive.
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‘My first and best adventure buddy’: Dr Tom Mulholland farewelled by hundreds after sudden death
Dr Tom Mulholland died suddenly in Wellington earlier this month.
'We will love you forever': Grieving family pay tribute to celebrity physician Dr Tom
"He was so much to so many, but to us, he was everything.”
Man 'accidentally' involved in murder attempt sentenced
The man was trying to get a ride home for he and his Bichon Frise dog at the time.
Shock as ‘lovely’ shop owner fights for life
The father of two is still in a critical condition in hospital.
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
Gang tensions: Daylight shooting follows violent de-patching, police invoke new powers
A Black Power member was de-patched and had his finger cut off, source says.
Police monitoring as gang members gather for tangi
It comes just a month after a gang tangi closed down Whakatāne.
Man who died under suspicious circumstances in Wellington named
The man's death is still being treated as suspicious after the post-mortem examination.
'Give me your money or I’ll shoot': Gunman jailed following kidnapping rampage
Two victims - including a teenager - leapt from their second-storey to escape the gunman.
Man found dead in Wellington’s Titahi Bay as police treating death as suspicious
Officers were called to the scene on Owhiti St just before 6pm.
SAFE slams sentence after bull left riddled with arrows in ‘depraved’ attack
Two men were discharged without conviction for the offending.
No convictions after bull left alive, riddled with arrows
Both men pointed the finger at the other over the 'repugnant' offending.
Man accused of causing nine fractures to baby appears in court
The baby was admitted to hospital on New Year's Eve, and the man was arrested in April.
Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer
OPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.
In custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fractures
Police allege the offending occurred over three months.
Man charged over injured baby in Porirua
The baby was admitted to hospital suffering with a number of fractures.
Manhunt launched for mobster after Wellington shooting
The victim was shot in the leg, police say.
Fire crews bring large blaze under control in Porirua
A large fire near a railway station in Porirua sparked a big call-out overnight.
Guns and stolen property found during Porirua police raid
No one has been charged in the wake of the raid.
Diver drowns near Mana Island, Porirua
Emergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface.
Man claimed tracking ex-wife's car, tampering with wipers was 'friendly gesture'
James Garcia tracked down his ex-wife's car in the middle of the night.
Large gang presence in Wellington region, police monitoring
Drivers can expect to see a large number of gang members on the roads today.
Bacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entries
There will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.
Dramatic rescue in Wellington after mother and child drift out to sea
Emergency services were called to Tītahi Bay around 4.40pm.
How grandma's advice inspired a young Pasifika entrepreneur
Porirua is in for a treat, as new Pasifika fashion store opens up.
Street race with speeds of up to 165km/h ends with one dead and one in the dock
The surviving driver speaks of shame and regret over deadly SH1 racing game.
Toa Samoa celebrations are ‘awesome’ but we need a night off, say residents
"It's absolutely awesome that Toa Samoa is in the final, but little ones can't take this."
Porirua teen inspired by some of the Pacific's greatest Tokelau musicians
Porirua teen Teve Gaualofa, 16, is hoping to release more music in the Tokelauan language.
'Incredible' memorial to police and civilian bravery opens in Porirua
Events in the memorial include the Aramoana massacre and Christchurch terror attacks.
City spends $123K on artwork 'while Kiwis live in cars'
The Artboxes cost a total of $123,714 to design, make, and install.
Millions spent clearing huge slip in Pukerua Bay
The slip would have crippled the capital if it happened earlier in the year.
Rare sighting of bird excites enthusiasts
The Australasian Bittern hasn't been spotted in the area for decades.