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Loved ones released balloons into the sky to mark what would have been his birthday.
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Police are still hunting who was responsible for the violent death of Wellington toddler.
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Whānau concluded the inquest with moving waiata, haka and karakia.
Young teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fire
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Devastation in Taita after violent death of toddler
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Police release new information in search for missing Ōtaki kayaker
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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.
Greater Wellington Regional Council says yes, Auckland Council says no
GWRC will establish a Māori constituency for the 2025 local government elections.
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Boy's family claim severe OCD triggered by acne meds
But ACC disagrees and has declined coverage for the boy.
White-collar woman's $44,000 work theft results in community work and name suppression
The judge said a community-based sentence was insufficient but then gave her exactly that.
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Esther Osborne told a nurse she wanted to die. Shortly after, she was found unresponsive.
'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigation
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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.
Judge refuses halt to Serepisos house sale
Judge says brothers' bid failed at the first hurdle necessary.
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
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Who are the ‘kōhanga reo generation’?
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Baby wipes in mouth of 'vibrant, happy' child who died, police investigate
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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
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Diving equipment, smart watch found on beach in search for missing diver Jinting Guo
Guo has been missing since Thursday.
Demolition of burned heritage building to begin today
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Little has been learnt from a $90,000 review of the previous council's problems.