Guy Wallace's evidence in Scott Watson case 'irretrievably tainted'
Wallace at one point asked police if they were trying to lay the murders on him.
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Editorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for Wellington
OPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.
'Love of my life': Luxury handbag designer Jessie Wong on motherhood and business
The Yu Mei founder and owner has named the Bobby Bag after her first child.
Man critically injured after falling three floors in vacant Wellington building
There have been 'significant issues' with homeless entering the building.
'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnel
The Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.
'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track bill
Opponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.
Tory Whanau wins praise for revealing ADHD diagnosis
Mayor "positively overwhelmed" by reception she has received since detailing condition.
MP fights for longer hospital stays after traumatic birth
Her member's bill would extend publicly funded stays from two days to three.
Opinion - Airport shares sale raises new questions about Wellington's 'financial crisis'
Surprise $450m budget problem was revealed before vote to sell council's airport shares.
Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'
The mayor's diagnosis came while she was seeking help for her drinking problem.
Engine parts for mega ferries already built and tested when contract cancelled
Three other people joined KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy on a trip to South Korea.
'Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's account
The employee says his Instagram account was hacked and he did not make the comments.
Kāpiti detective honoured for work in NZ Police
'I really get fulfilment from helping people in their darkest hour,' Niall Deehan says.
High school rugby coaches stood down after ref, players abused
Coach's foul-mouthed tirades spoiled teens' ‘great game’ - witness
'Like the Hunger Games': Public servants speak out about reality of Govt cuts
'It’s quite scary, there’s no real knowing where exactly the cuts are going to fall.'
Jobs, celebrities, opportunities, money: What new Lord of the Rings films mean for Wellington
Films expected to create myriad jobs, opportunities for graduates and boost the economy.
Precious photos stolen after dead man's home 'ransacked'
Even a baby photo was taken off the fridge.
Wellington City Council votes to sell its airport shares
The decision is a significant win for Mayor Tory Whanau.
Budget's impact on public servants revealed, ministries cut spending by millions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said stopping 'wasteful spending' was a priority.
'Ambulance at bottom of the cliff': $600k for emergency towing but no new ferries
Treasury says exiting the contract to build the cancelled mega ferries is a fiscal risk.
Search and rescue operation under way in Lower Hutt
He was last seen about 5.30pm yesterday.
Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs
Minister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.
'You do it': Witnesses argue over performing CPR on murder victim
The dispatcher tried for several minutes to get people at the scene to start CPR on him.
'Suffocated': Wellington businesses consider legal action against council
They say long-term construction work in Civic Square is driving customers away.
Public sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraint
Some agencies expect years of fiscal restraint.
'Go upstairs': Murder trial witnesses describe emotionless scene
First responders initially couldn't see the wound that caused so much blood loss.
Human Rights Commission offers voluntary redundancies
There are four commissioners and about 80 staff at the independent Crown entity.
ComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellations
The watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.
Firefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder scene
The firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.
Ryman Healthcare selling controversial former university campus after profit plummets
The Ministry of Education transferred the land to the university for just $10 in 2014.
Shot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murder
The killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.
Man overboard in Wellington Harbour: Ferry company undertaking internal review
Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV has been seen searching at the tip of Miramar Peninsula.
'Hypocritical': Consultant being paid to investigate Wellington's long tunnel
It comes after National promised to end Labour’s 'gravy train' of consultant spending.