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Expressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls through
The former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.
Nearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancy
An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.
Man allegedly confessed to killing, saying his brother 'didn’t have the balls' to finish the job
But while their mother recalls son's aggression, she denies hearing an alleged confession.
Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
Police confirm 8-month-old baby's sudden death in Wellington
Police are investigating with the family's co-operation.
Private developer offers to take over stalled Kāinga Ora development
The Government has already sunk $48m into Wellington's Arlington site.
Murder victim found face down in muddy paddock with pieces of his ears missing
Wire Reddington says he didn't kill Jamie Gill - but if he did he was insane at the time.
Wellington taxi firm in voluntary administration
The company now faces possible restructuring, refinancing or a sale.
Tory Whanau admits car sale ‘mistake’, blames ‘challenging’ TV interview on exhaustion
'I think I was just exhausted, I let my guard down.'
Khandallah murder accused loses name suppression
The woman has lost her fight for name suppression - but it will remain secret for now.
‘Terrible’: Councillors unimpressed by Tory Whanau TV interview, being called 'riff raff'
The mayor had to correct statements made on both her car sale and selling airport shares.
Fleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourse
The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.
Fleeing van leads Police through racecourse in roundabout chase
A fleeing van led police on a dramatic pursuit through Featherston, Carterton, and Greytown before being arrested. Video / Supplied
Body found in search for missing Upper Hutt man
Around 50 people had been searching for Bret Hill after he disappeared a week ago.
Co-working office space company Digital Nomad in liquidation: Who’s owed money?
The company owes $159,604 in lease arrears and $40,700 in tenant bonds.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.
Tinder match found guilty of strangling woman in BDSM relationship
'He wanted sexual gratification, and he just took it,' Crown says.
Israeli airstrike kills innocents, UN calls for peace | Focus Morning Bulletin September 21, 2024
Israel claims to have killed a military leader in an airstrike in Beirut killing innocent civilians. The High Court has ruled that Darleen Tana was not under pressure to resign.
Feds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmers
Federated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.
'It's just not good enough': Call for Govt action over Cook Strait ferry woes
There are fears lives could be lost if the Government doesn't step in.
Police confirm last place missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill was seen
The search continued on Friday, with up to 50 people scanning the Hutt River.
Fleeing driver ploughs through school grounds
The driver crashed through the gates and then continued across the grounds.
From Lower Hutt to Mars: The Kiwi superconductor destined for space mission
Powerful superconductor electric rocket thruster being built in a Wellington shed.
Area chosen for hydrogen-natural gas blend pilot
Firstgas is working with up to 15 households for the pilot.
Bluebridge ferry towed into Wellington after losing power, drifting in Cook Strait
There were 88 people on board at the time.
‘He could be anywhere’: Search for missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill continues
Hill, 50, was last seen at 5.30pm on Sunday on Hillside Drive, Māoribank.
New lifeguards' clubhouse taking shape but needs final $1m
'We haven’t got a finish date. It all depends on how quickly we can raise the money.'
PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
Taxi drivers suspended from Wellington Airport after using parents' room to heat meals
The airport warned drivers not to use the parents' room for privacy and hygiene reasons.
Editorial: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's financial admission fails to relate
OPINION: Whanau selling her car to help pay the bills was surprising, but not relatable.
Police seek couple who spoke with Upper Hutt dad Bret Hill before he disappeared
Bret Hill was seen having a short talk with a couple walking a small dog, police say.
Woman who assaulted journalist outside court sent to jail
Judge: 'Journalists must do their job without fear of being assaulted.'
Young hockey stars from Paraparaumu Beach School defy odds at Aims Games
The team won silver after placing second out of 32 teams.