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Coral's killer admits attempted murder of fellow inmate
The man who killed Coral-Ellen Burrows has admitted the vicious attack in prison.

House badly damaged by fire in Ngaio, Wellington
A house has been left severely damaged by fire in Ngaio, Wellington, early this morning.

Pleas to Government over Wellington's bus driver shortage
But the Immigration Minister will not put the job on skills shortage lists.

Kiwis hit Trade Me for spring searches
Kiwis are already searching for spring gear, but the weather isn't playing ball.

KiwiRail accused of flouting the rules over railway station
KiwiRail removed earthquake prone building signs in Wellington without council approval.

Council proposing Hutt housing changes
Hutt City's proposing building houses up, with less space to build out.

Prisoners gain graphic design qualifications
The women will be able to use their new skills when they leave prison.

Serial rapist to be deported after nearly 22 years in jail
A serial rapist is set to be deported and banned from returning to New Zealand.

'The least we could do': Wellingtonians raise more than $1000 for mugged busker
Wellington's most 'kindhearted' busker has experienced the power of social media.

Five of the country's DHBs post record annual high suicide figures
Waitematā, Waikato, Whanganui and Capital Coast DHBs all posted new record numbers.

Hungry eyes: Why that cheetah at the zoo doesn't actually want to eat you
Animal encounters at the zoo aren't just a positive experience for the humans.

Funeral director who ripped off mourners tries to revive her case
Melissa and Darryl Angus took more than $90,000 for pre-paid funerals.

Road ahead for Wellington's transport increasingly unclear
NZTA officials hauled before a select committee over Let's Get Wellington Moving.

'Conman, piranha': Sir Peter Jackson gives evidence against former employee
Eugene John DeMarco is on trial in Wellington for fraud.

Man accused of Upper Hutt steamroller rampage named
The accused man lost name suppression this morning.

Hundreds of school reports mailed out now missing
Five hundred school reports posted to parents never made it to them, school says.

Shelly Bay row in full swing
A clash of election politics, another scathing letter and the tick tock of the clock.

DHB scammed, 1000s of bogus emails sent
No private information was compromised, but 1000s of scam emails have been sent.

Justin Lester doubling down on Shelly Bay
"Almost everybody I talk to think Shelly Bay is a rusting eyesore."

Lundy's final challenge to murder convictions begins
Mark Lundy's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.

Mark Lundy appeal over brain tissue begins
Mark Lundy's lawyer will argue his convictions should have been overturned.

Crowds cheer on arrested cannabis campaigner
Dakta Green has been remanded on bail after police raided his cannabis club.

Cat call: Arborist will rescue felines for free
Josh Micallef won't charge anyone for his time and expertise, as he just wants to help.

Heartland Championship kicks off
First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore

Garry's back: Cat home five years after going missing
Lisa Pederson had given up hope of ever seeing her beloved cat again.

'An absolute icon': Wellington community rallies around busker after theft
Extraordinary details of busker's generosity surface in the wake of the theft.

'Hard to believe': Thieves steal busker's music equipment
Thieves make off with beloved Courtenay Place busker's amp, guitar and microphone.

Auckland in with a chance to break wet weather record
Five more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?

Family overwhelmed by support after special needs man assaulted in Upper Hutt
Raymond Burnside, 45, was assaulted on his way home in Lower Hutt on Wednesday evening.