Sex charges laid against murder accused
The murder accused is charged with sexually assaulting the victim and a 12-year-old girl.
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Tenant compensated for surprise construction
Caitlin Bates received only five days notice a house was to be built in her back yard.
Batten down the hatches: Wet, windy weather sweeps country
A low pressure system over the South Island is moving north.
Sunday arvo traffic hell: Worst jams predicted for weekend holidaymakers
The heaviest traffic flows could persist for more than five hours at some hotspots.
Inner-city Wellington building cordoned off
City councillor says the cordon is a last resort for the heritage-listed building.
Anzac Day in Wellington: 'Our diversity is a source of strength'
There has been a cry for peace at the National Commemoration Service for Anzac Day.
One dead after two serious crashes overnight
Four vehicles, three crashes, two dead, two serious
Auckland lashed by 'crazy' hail storm
Locals in Pakuranga, Botany and Burswood were caught in the inclement weather.
'Snake oil salesmen and The Sopranos': Peter Jackson rails against $500m development
Sir Peter Jackson in fresh war of words over $500m Shelly Bay development.
Enjoy warm start to long weekend - it won't last
There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.
Big Read: The battle for Shelly Bay
Fresh consent for development at Shelly Bay is expected to be lodged imminently.
Mystery donations for battle over Shelly Bay
Financial statements show at least a quarter of a million dollars has been donated.
The plans to protect cultural treasures
Te Papa stores items at three places in Wellington to reduce risk of loss from fire.
Overruled: Man can become lawyer despite four drink-drive convictions
John Stanley has seven driving convictions but he's now won an appeal to become a lawyer.
Lymphoma sufferer died in hospital after receiving inadequate care
CCDHB did not undertake a full assessment or monitor her changing condition accurately.
Road spikes snare driver of stolen car, no pursuit given
Police received several calls about vehicle being driven erratically before teen stopped.
Let's Get Welly Moving final plan imminent, likely minus big-ticket items
It is rumoured the recommended plan could go to Cabinet for sign-off this month.
Former railway line a mere gouge in a hillside
The former line of the railway between Turakina and Fordell is gone - but not forgotten.
Record objections against Wellington liquor shop
More than 500 objections have been submitted over the proposal for Khandallah.
New report: 80 sleeping rough, begging in Wellington
They have been cycled through prison, night shelters, rough sleeping and couch surfing.
Fears for native birds as mega-mast looms
Increased number of rats and stoats in Wainuiomata could spell trouble for native birds.
Wellington building evacuated after suspicious package reported
Police on site at the Bowen Street building.
'Schoolboy joke gone wrong': Councillor appeals indecent assault conviction
Lawyer says measuring tactic was an error that risked a miscarriage of justice.
Government has no more money to offer schools, strikes looming
School strikes loom following the rejection of the latest Government pay offer.
Karori homicide investigation: Injured 12-year-old girl now stable
Homicide investigation was launched on Friday evening following woman's death.
Mysterious flashing lights reported all over Northland
In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.
Man, 30, in court on Karori murder charge
He appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning wearing a tear resistant gown.
Murder charge after woman dies and girl seriously injured
Police were called to the address at Lemnos Ave in the Wellington suburb of Karori.
Man in court after wild police chase
Manuel Parkinson is accused of punching a woman in the nose and dragging her from her car.
Anzac backlash: Veterans angry at Muslim prayer plan
RSA moved Muslim prayer from dawn to civic service to placate angry veterans.
Man illegally sold steroids on social media
Donald D'Ewes sold and posted prescription medicines.
Police pursuit: Four innocent people hurt, three cars crashed
Three vehicles extensively damaged in police pursuit, carjackings at Kāpiti.
What to do if your house is damp and cold
Greg Street visited reporter Melissa Nightingale's home to see how cold and damp it is.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island