Pair charged over 'horrific' child abuse, conspiring to lie to cops
The two people are also accused of conspiring to lie to police.
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Catherine Kohler has experienced irregular periods and debilitating migraines for months.
'No undue influence': Minister probes bureaucrat's role in DJ's passport
The public servant said the passport office handles hundreds of urgent requests a week.
Super Rugby Selections: ABs return to bolster squads
The team lists for round six of Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Dog finds drugs hidden in sneakers at prison
Bart the dog found the drugs concealed in a pair of shoes.
Taitā Cemetery fire under control
Fire and Emergency NZ cannot yet say how large or severe the fire is.
Artist wins award for unique gyotaku fish print
One of Tim Li's prints has won a curator's choice award.
'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured arm
The neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.
Long search continues for golden labrador spooked by fireworks
The family is doing everything they can to find the beloved dog.
Tory Whanau on Reading Cinemas deal
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is asked by Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills about the Reading Cinemas deal. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dementia unit residents evacuated after fire breaks out
Two people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
Wellington Police speak to the media after children injured
Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Cotton speaks to media after two Lower Hutt children were found with ‘horrific’ family harm injuries. Video / Melissa Nightingale
Children found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga Tamariki
The older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.
Trade Aid to close stores: Business to focus on import, wholesale and online sales
The company's finances have taken a hit during cost-of-living crisis and low sales.
Major sewerage line threatened by slip on Hutt River cliff
Repair will be costly and a rupture might send sewage into a popular swimming spot.
'No good time': MoH staff to learn fate first day back from Easter break
The window between Easter and school holidays was decided the best time to inform staff.
Wellington Police ask for help after two children injured
Wellington Police are asking the public for information after two children were found with serious injuries at an address in Stokes Valley. Video / NZ Police
Why Tuatara's long Kāpiti connection is coming to an end
The brewery, which started 24 years ago in rural Reikorangi, is shifting to Brewtown.
Loafers Lodge murder accused will claim defence of insanity
The man accused of killing five people in an arson attack has pleaded not guilty.
Kāpiti news in brief: Gold coin auction, community centre decision looms, Waikanae Beach bach, finance policy
Ancient gold coin sale one of auction highlights.
Beloved great-uncle's war history chronicled by RSA
Julie Stubbs contacted the RSA to find out about her great-uncle's wartime history.
Family of Nga Reo call for police update on homicide case
It is now five months since the little boy died. No one has yet been charged.
MBIE proposes more voluntary redundancies as public service cuts continue
The ministry had previously confirmed 111 voluntary redundancies were accepted.
'Lifetime of grief': Drink driver sentenced for killing 'deeply loved' pedestrian
Declan Curley's friends and family say they struggle every day to accept he is gone.
Person critically injured in Wellington lift shaft fall
A man reportedly fell about three floors down a lift shaft.
MPI and health ministry to cut hundreds of jobs, union says it's an 'irresponsible gamble'
Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.
Couple say school's 5.5m 'tower of terror' destroys home's privacy, value
Adults and children alike can be spotted staring into the couple's windows at all hours.
Briefing floats possibility of KiwiRail exiting Cook Strait ferry service
Officials are investigating a government subsidy and more capacity on Bluebridge.
Super Rugby Selections: Several ABs stars out due to head knocks
The team lists for round five of Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Cook Strait ferry service: Who's really paying?
Independent operator says billions could be blown at both ends of strait.
Wellington’s Mt Victoria Tunnel closed
Motorists are being asked to use alternative routes.
Unstable land under Wairarapa train line could have ‘catastrophic’ consequences
KiwiRail said there was an area of loose fill material just below the railway line.
Partnership sees preservation of historic community newspapers
'Much of our history is documented in local community newspapers.'