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Family seeks support for rare neurological syndrome treatment
Primary progressive aphasia affects the ability to communicate.
Man arrested after 'headbutting' Wellington bus
The windscreen was damaged by multiple strikes.
Timeline of a tragedy: Wellington fire in pictures
When fire first broke out, nobody could imagine the horror that would unfold.
'No level of safety': Fire Service advised against Loafers Lodge building consent
Meanwhile, police have confirmed a fifth body has been recovered from the scene.
Police confirm four bodies removed from Loafers Lodge, one still inside
The Coroner has started working to identify those who have died.
Focus Live: Police confirm four bodies have been removed from Loafers Lodge
Acting Wellington District Commander Inspector Dion Bennett confirms four bodies have been removed from Loafers Lodge and police have located the remains of a fifth person still inside the building. Video / George Heard
Loafers Lodge arson accused appears in court, sacks his lawyer during hearing
The fire tore through the building on Tuesday, leaving six people dead.
Heavy police presence in Tawa after home invasion, 'shots fired'
The incident occurred last night.
Lodge resident charged with arson, Budget 2023 revealed & wet weekend ahead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 May, 2023
Police charge man with arson over deadly Loafers Lodge fire, the good and the bad from this year’s Budget and Auckland’s Mayor off to South Korea, what he and his delegation have planned in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Monstrous' - Wellington man filmed child in shower for chatroom users jailed
Nigel Adams admitted what he'd done and told police it was "disgusting and illegal".
'Could that be us?': Probe into buildings similar to Loafers Lodge
The city council says it will provide information as soon as it can.
Hostel fire: Hearse arrives as police recover two bodies
The probe into the suspected arson is in its third day, total deaths remain unconfirmed.
Pacific Budget package invests in language, education and job opportunities
The Pacific Budget package has a strong focus on maintaining Pacific languages.
Woman recalls 'shameful' conditions at Loafers Lodge
The woman said she moved her brother out of the hostel as soon as she could.
Rough seas forecast amid preparations to tow troubled Shiling cargo ship
Winds are expected to pick up from Friday evening.
Focus Live: Police update on Wellington hostel fire
Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander, says police are expecting to recover the first bodies from the Loafers Lodge fire today. Video / George Heard
‘Our worst nightmare’: Inside hostel's deadly inferno - and the brave battle to save lives
If not for the courage of firefighters, Loafers Lodge death toll would have been higher.
Police expect to recover bodies from Loafers Lodge today
Police will be back inside the building today for the scene examination.
Wellington fire turns to homicide investigation, today's the day for Grant Robertson's Budget & Auckland gunman at large | Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 May, 2023
Police work through list of suspects after Loafers Lodge fire, violent Ferry building attack stokes crime fears and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in paparazzi car chase but why not everyone’s buying it in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Loafers Lodge fire homicide inquiry: Police work through list of suspects
At least six bodies have been found, and there are fewer than 20 people unaccounted for.
Q&A: Budget preview - our experts answer your questions
Liam Dann and Thomas Coughlan answer your questions.
Wellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risks
Rules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.
Loafers Lodge director says building had monthly service checks by fire technicians
Gregory Mein says they engaged the appropriate experts to make sure building was in order.
Government ‘committed’ to delivering Ōtaki to Levin highway
Government backs new highway from Ōtaki to Levin.
Fraudster's gold scheme foiled by postie
Wayne Thomas Patterson sought revenge against the postman after the scheme failed.
Loafers Lodge fire: Police treating blaze as arson and seeking suspects
Police have launched a homicide inquiry after the fatal fire in Wellington.
BBC presenter's brother missing after hostel fire
Liam Hockings is one of the people still unaccounted for after yesterday's fire.
Live: Police to enter charred hostel; at least six dead, others unaccounted
Dozens of people were trapped inside the building as smoke filled corridors and rooms.
Loafers Lodge fire: Calls growing for change to Building Act after deadly Wellington blaze
Dozens of people were trapped in the building which did not have sprinklers.
Identical triplets graduate with same degree from Victoria University
Identical triplets Max, Jackson and Cale Tu'inukuafe have graduated with the same degree.
Wellington police believe car passengers could hold key to ‘career criminal’ murder
McKelvie died in October last year after being assaulted.
Wellington hostel fire fallout, expert says sack all Gore councillors & police surround house in Rānui | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2023
The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald