Disagreement over care of Wellington man who later died
Samuel Fischer was "distressed" after discussions over his future care.
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Big Read: Privacy breach exposes life in children's homes
Lives of 500 children raised as state wards exposed - inside the horrors of a boys' home.
Sir Colin Meads said chlorine water 'not doing me any good'
Lady Verna believes the drink's creator was "a bit naive".
Doctor struck off for chlorine cancer 'cure' used by 'Cocksy', Colin Meads
PureCure made more than $300,000 selling chlorine water to cancer patients.
Privacy breach: 'They drugged and abused us - and it's still happening'
Files included behaviour, criminal offending, family and medical details.
'Eight minutes per resident': Aged-care workers in NZ 'face same brutal conditions'
Kiwi aged-care worker says conditions no better in NZ after Aussie post goes viral.
Inquest into secure unit suspected suicide
Samuel Fischer died in the care of Capital & Coast DHB in 2015.
Wellington's mayoralty: A tale of two campaigns
The difference between Justin Lester's campaign and Conor Hill's couldn't be more extreme.
Hutt Valley DHB ignored patient's warning signs
Man on breathing device should have been monitored far more frequently, says HDC.
Fog disrupts Wellington flights
There's low visibility in the sky and on the roads in the capital.
Drivers using cellphones: One caught every three minutes
More than $14 million has been issued in fines since it became illegal.
'Miracle child': Paralysed toddler one step closer to recovery
Mum: "I've been waiting and waiting for this day to come."
All Blacks test fraudulent tickets cancelled
It's highly likely some tickets have been on-sold to unknowing fans.
Greater Wellington's Chris Laidlaw hangs up the boots
But his deputy is seeking re-election after a tumultuous year with the city's bus network.
Taxi driver shooting sentence appeal dismissed
The court said Dylan Nuku's mental impairment and remorse was considered in sentencing
Local government not so sexy - but still important
Candidate nominations for local body elections open today and you should care about it.
Wellington councillor feels 'betrayed' by Green Party
"I felt quite betrayed because I committed a lot of time, energy and money to the party"
'Sloppy, evasive': What's in the letter, minister?
Speculation grows around how much muscle the Greens flexed over Let's Get Welly Moving.
Name change pitched for NZ's most famous cricket ground
The Basin Reserve could soon take on a new name, focusing on women's sport.
'Delightful characters': Why you should adopt an elderly pet
Nick and Waititi must be adopted out together, and will need a committed owner.
No knives pulled on Hutt parking wardens since cameras brought in
Angry motorists have even pulled knives on parking wardens for issuing tickets.
Wellington's bus network: One year on
The trials and tribulations of the city's 'lasagne of failure' bus network continue.
Another baby injured: Police investigating Nelson infant's burns
Police in Nelson are investigating how a 6-month-old baby girl sustained burn injuries.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Regional transport authority mooted for Wellington
Wellington's transport operating model 'far from perfect'.
The thin furred line
Police dogs as you've never seen them before, Pawtraits is a study in K9 aesthetics.
'It felt like a junket': Controversial China trip postponed
Wellington regional councillors welcome the move following concerns about transparency.
Fliers cheat death in glacier crashes
Survivors of Franz Josef Glacier plane crashes shivered overnight and faced long walk out.
Blogger throws hat into ring in Wellington mayoral race
Conor Hill announces bid for the top job - the blogger who ran a fake mayoral campaign.
Found: Dad, two daughters missing overnight located
Dad and two daughters "relieved" after returning home from a night in the bush.
Air travel and fog: What you need to know
Thick fog on a runway led to the worst air disaster in history
Wellington fuel prices: What Waitomo effect?
Fuel prices aren't budging in the central city a week on from Waitomo opening.
Kapa haka group flies the culture flag at regional conference
WHS is the only school in the lower North Island with a Confucius Classroom.