Sentence shortened for man who left unconscious victim next to burning car
The victim was hospitalised for several days and required rehabilitation.
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Another fine week to round out north's hot, dry summer
Closing week of summer to bring more dry weather to parched places that need it least.
More than 100 job offers in a week: 'Astounding' support for young jobseeker
Messages of support, as well as active job offers, came from all corners of the world.
Earthquake hits northeast of Porirua
GeoNet recorded the earthquake near Porirua today as 4.5 in magnitude.
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Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"
'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.
Why Wellington's Green Deputy Mayor voted against tripling cycleway budget
Sarah Free defends her controversial vote at "shambles" council budget meeting.
'Liquid E' seizures and GHB drug charges skyrocket in Wellington
More more frequent seizures of GBL in the past year in larger quantities than previously.
'Everyone's watching their backs': Street safety concerns in Wellington CBD
Police launch a homicide investigation into the death of 58-year-old Simon Strickland.
Devan Flanders set to star in Super Rugby
It's not the Brad Pitt look he wanted, but Magpie hopes his surgery will help on-field.
Planes on plug-in power: Electric future for Wairarapa air travel
Larger electric planes could be a feature on the timetable within 10 years.
Sixth person arrested in relation to death of Rau Tongia appears in court
A 47-year-old woman was charged in relation to the homicide.
Aircraft hazard: Airport runway being used as an illegal golf driving range
"...this is real cause for concern."
Victim of fatal assault near Te Papa named
A man who died in hospital yesterday following a serious assault has been named.
Judge declares conflict in court decision: 'I have cycled the same route where victim was killed'
Khing Wong was sentenced in November for the fatal crash.
Month's worth of rain a brief relief for Wairarapa farmers
Wairarapa had three times the rainfall on Tuesday than it did all of last month.
Global hunt for Wellington peacock's owner successful
Comedian Jemaine Clement re-tweeted the image, sending the search global.
Wellington's mayor ploughs ahead with proposal to privatise central library
Councillors and mayor go head-to-head in 'shambles' budget meeting.
'How could you do that to a child?' - Father of abused boy speaks out
The father of the abused boy was "devastated" to hear of the abuse his son suffered.
Public sector employment boosted post-pandemic, and not only in Wellington
In the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.
Students still looking for answers after girl sent home for wearing singlet
The teen is hoping others will be inspired to speak out against dress coding.
'Crap pay and horrible conditions': Midwives at breaking point in capital DHB
One midwife says it is becoming extremely hard to attract students into midwifery.
Ferries resume timetable after 140km/h winds forced 8-hour delay
Interislander manager Walter Rushbrook said the afternoon had been a one-off event.
'I should be a vegetable or dead': One year on from horrific workplace accident
'I didn't even think I was alive. I woke up in hospital thinking I wasn't existing.'
Heads should roll over Wellington's $6.4b transport plan
Accountability starts at the top for unacceptable state of Let's Get Wellington Moving.
'I deliberately didn't mince my words': Transport Minister speaks after scathing letter
Michael Wood outlines more of the plan to get Let's Get Wellington Moving actually moving.
Wellingtonians split on proposals to densify city housing
'We might lose a few old houses along the way but there's so much more to be gained.'
Home detention for man who twisted and broke 4-year-old's leg
Dean Gray also kicked the young boy in the head at least once.
Wellington median house prices jump 27.7 per cent
Last month nearly 20 per cent of homes in the capital sold for $1 million or more.
Police seek witnesses to attack near Te Papa in Wellington
The incident left a man in a serious condition.
Concerns for Wellington man last seen eight days ago
Sam Morris, 27, was last seen on Monday February 8 in Upper Hutt.
Castle Hill could become country's largest windfarm, creating 200 jobs
Project would build up to 286 turbines at Castle Hill, southeast of Eketahuna, Wairarapa.
Man accused of cleaning shotgun used to kill Rau Tongia in his Karori home
Police have now charged five people in connection with murder.