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No conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computer
The man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.
Watch: 35,000? 55,000? Data scientist uses drone to estimate hīkoi crowd
Caleb Moses has crunched the numbers to estimate how many people marched in the hīkoi.
'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATM
Bar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'
Masked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raid
The burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.
First look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartments
The developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.
Warnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in Wellington
Traces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.
'Significant public concern': Wellington council Crown observer advice revealed
Officials raised concerns about financial sustainability and councillors' behaviour.
Wellington eatery creates burger for punters to vote on Treaty Principles Bill
Ernesto’s owner says politics doesn't have to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Primary school damaged by fireworks, principal frustrated and upset
A pile of sparklers and a lighter were found at the scene.
Police release new photo of missing man, residents asked to search properties
The 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.
'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry fallout
Almost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.
'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic Square
Construction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.
'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meeting
Lindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.
'Grabbed both my butt cheeks': Taxi call centre staff allege sexual misconduct
Women have come forward with allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour at work.
'Never going to be best friends': Tory Whanau admits being naive about her council
Wellington's mayor says councillors can work together but won't necessarily be 'unified'.
Search continues for missing man last seen on walking track three days ago
Police said they were following up on a number of sightings.
Simeon Brown names Wellington’s Crown observer
The Government has raised concerns that Wellington City Council looks like 'a shambles'.
O Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cash
Auckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.
Sir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plans
The billionaire film director owns 12 properties on the street.
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
Man arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flats
The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.
Calls for hiatus on Wellington's Golden Mile work amid cuts
Retail NZ and Hospitality NZ among groups seeking changes to multimillion-dollar project.
'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment boss
The outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.
Police seek witnesses to serious motorbike crash
The motorcyclist was flown to hospital in a serious condition.
Police seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fire
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
NZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusal
Union members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.
Ministry concerns revealed about Te Papa's new international tourist fee
The museum has started charging international visitors aged 16 and older a $35 entry fee.