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'Palpable frustration': Major sewer works disrupt state highway
The $5.2 million project in Lower Hutt is expected to be completed in two weeks.
Baby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police have
Today marks 18 months since Baby Ru's death from blunt trauma.
‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat
Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.
One of NZ’s ‘most daring’ Grand Designs back on the market
The Wellington home hangs over a 45-degree hill and includes a glass elevator.
School bans energy drinks after spike in sick bay visits
Students were feeling sick after skipping breakfast and "guzzling" energy drinks instead.
Courthouses reopened following alleged bomb threats
The first court was evacuated about 10.45am.
Greens back Tory Whanau for second term as Wellington mayor
Whanau admitted in Feb she 'wasn’t being Green' by supporting some controversial policies.
Police treating Wellington man Simon Bird’s death as a homicide
The 65-year-old was found dead outside his home in the suburb of Northland on Tuesday.
Police believe Miramar aggravated burglary, Nabizadah death are connected
Police want to hear from the driver of a grey or silver Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6 seen nearby.
Death of ‘true gentleman’ in Wellington treated as unexplained
Tributes for Simon Bird flooded social media on Wednesday night.
Car towed from scene of unexplained death in Wellington suburb
Residents can expect a large police presence on Albemarle Rd.
Police not looking for anyone else after discovery of two bodies in Wellington
Police found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.
Injured man appears in court after allegedly ramming police with child in car
Five police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.
‘Killing the CBD’: Why top developer quit Tory Whanau’s business group
Documents reveal members raised issues with the level of homelessness and the Golden Mile.
'Wonderful human beings': Tribute to British couple found dead in Wellington home
The owner said they were 'incredible parents, friends, and members of many communities'.
Wellington deaths: Neighbour says British boarders were ‘super lovely people’
Police found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.
Two people found dead in Wellington home
Detective says there's no ongoing risk to the Roseneath community.
Property Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shift
People are alarmed by the JLL closures, asking what that says about the successful agency.
Police appeal over car, clothes related to Miramar aggravated burglary
Police are interested in information about a white cap and women's gumboots from scene.
‘It’s time!‘: Wellington businessman announces mayoral bid
Karl Tiefenbacher narrowly lost a byelection last year by 45 votes.
Under-fire Green MP plays anti-police anthems at festival
Songs included Killing in the Name and Sound of da Police.
Health NZ to cut more than $200m from its contractor and consultant spend
Health New Zealand has been using contractors to fill vacancies.
Wellington hospo leader says restaurants need to charge more to survive
Asher Boote's Thorndon restaurant Daisy's will serve its final meals tonight.
Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend
It's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.
Alleged Miramar home intruder to keep name secret for now
The man is accused of burgling a home while armed with a knife.
Alleged offender targeting lone female passengers on buses arrested
Police received reports of several incidents earlier this month.
‘Near miss’: Concerns raised after Wellington wind damages $275m building project
Unbolted steel beams at MFAT's new headquarters collapsed in strong winds in October.