Pharmacist 'snapped', poured petrol on loud neighbour
Scott Bowman said he "just snapped" after five years of noise issues.
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National commits to reworking Let's Get Wellington Moving
The capital's $6.4b transport plan has been catapulted into Election 2020.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Sir Bob Jones labelled 'Hitler clone' after Māori gratitude day column
Jones wrote that Māori should bring Pākehā breakfast in bed in gratitude for existing.
Wellington to get double-decker pride bus
The bus will be out and proud on the streets to coincide with the city's Pride Festival.
Union wants apology after boss' Waitangi Day edict
Roading firm expected all non-New Zealand workers to turn up on the public holiday.
Picture: 'I've been framed' - Murderer's outburst to judge in court
Warren Pay told the judge he was an "old man" who was attacked from behind by his victim.
No Waitangi Day off if 'not from NZ' - manager tells staff
An employment lawyer said it could be a breach of the Human Rights Act.
From Wellington to the world: Mark Hadlow
The Hobbit premieres around the world were some of this actor's most memorable trips.
Security guard beats homeless man outside supermarket
The footage was shared anonymously to Youtube several weeks after the incident.
Comment: Wind or quake? Wellington's bummer summer
Wellington's summer weather really feels like more of a rip off than usual.
French women's national sevens development squad go back to school in Marton
The French women's development squad are essentially ladies in waiting for the main team.
NZ's youngest mayor still gets asked for ID
Campbell Barry is New Zealand's youngest mayor, at 28 years old.
Men charged over Tolley death could be named
The judge will likely release his decision tomorrow on whether the men can be named.
Man accused of murdering Porirua father to stand trial in May
Hone Pawa was killed after a fight in Porirua last May. He did not know the accused.
Seismic risk forces ministries out of Wellington offices
Ministry for Women and Ministry of Education staff to leave premises on The Terrace.
Four Square that sold 3.8 tonnes of poppy seed appeals alcohol decision
The Four Square sold 3.8 tonnes of poppy seed in one year.
Fatal headbutt: Man admits manslaughter in car park row
Killer claimed to police his victim had walked into his head in car park row.
Investigation into former Wellington mayor's email mix-up drags on
Wellington City Council probe into alleged leak includes computer system search attempt.
Second wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this year
Almost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.
A third of Wellington's wastewater pipes in poor condition
Wellington's poo-gate systematic of a national problem that's been neglected for too long.
Two appear in court over Taita homicide
Women in the public gallery cried during the brief appearances.
Investigation into Wellington City Councillor canned
Mayor Andy Foster has stopped the investigation launched by his predecessor Justin Lester.
$9.4m for Hutt maternity services 'not a magic bullet'
The money will go towards improving the Hutt's maternity services and facilities.
'Heartbreaking': Healthy Kiwi mother-of-three dies suddenly in Melbourne
"His mummy is just not around and she is the main caregiver for these kids."
Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville
Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.
Damning report: Hutt City's woeful water pipes
Wellington City isn't alone in poo-gate, Hutt City Council now faces its day of reckoning.
Swimmers beware: Toxic algae on the rise
Beware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.
'Less than two hours to Wellington': Mayor welcomes highway funding
Ruapehu College also gets funding slice - and will replace its coal boilers.
Mum describes loss of newborn: 'Every step of the delivery, something went wrong'
A mother says her baby may not have died if hospital staff had acted more quickly.
Police name Taita homicide victim
The 56-year-old Bay of Plenty man was visiting family in Wellington when he died.
'Small deed' sparks tears of thanks from Jewish community
Eckhardt Reyneke painted over swastikas before council contractors even arrived.
App maps water fountains and refill stations across NZ
New map takes people to free water and away from plastic bottles and sugary drinks.