Petone pensioner decapitated with bread knife after synthetic drug row
Eugene Baker has admitted the gruesome murder.
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Outrage after Wellington Tranzurban manager mocks cyclists
'A brief search for cyclist hit by bus Wellington shows why people don't see it as funny.'
Community concerns over Porirua housing redevelopment
Neighbours call for more engagement over a housing plan in their backyard.
Students label liquor ban a 'lazy band-aid'
Victoria University students have come out swinging over a proposed ban at Kelburn Park.
Residents fed up with self-entitled student binge drinking
The stoush over student drinking in Wellington's Kelburn Park heads to council today.
State Highway 2 closed south of Masterton following crash
NZTA is asking motorists to follow the directions of emergency services
Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.
Flooding down south begins turbulent week of weather
Long-range forecast is for stormy, windy weather across most of the country.
James Shaw's attacker admits assault
James Shaw's attacker has admitted assaulting and injuring him.
Whoa, dude: 'Bill and Ted' star's new documentary
Alex Winter is interested in how technology can be used to both liberate and oppress.
Man denies role in wild police chase
Manuel Parkinson is accused of leading police on a chase through Kāpiti.
Owner wants more time for red-stickered building
Seismic work at Wellington's 43 Ghuznee Street is already more than five years overdue.
New claim of kid in state care being taken to Hastings gang house and threatened
Young man wanted full investigation of his claim a caregiver arranged gang threats.
Most active fault revealing new secrets
Research is well underway to reveal the risk the Hikurangi subduction zone poses to us.
Why are capital's fuel prices higher than Auckland despite no regional fuel tax?
The highest price in Wellington today was $2.35 for 91.
Sex predator storm: Turbulent day in parliamentary workplace
National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett keen for police to be called over allegations.
Will they stay or will they go?
Brutalist-style architecture set to make way for social housing, but not everyone's happy.
No crossing signal for famous Wellington cat
Mittens' fans want something put in place to immortalise him.
Two men charged after prison stabbing
Two men have been charged with stabbing their fellow inmate in the chest.
'You don't own it': Neighbours fight over million-dollar view
David Walmsley says the view of the harbour does not belong to his neighbours.
Bus driver meal breaks off to a bad start
Unions say regional councils aren't being proactive enough.
ACC's e-scooter bill hits new high - but stats back Lime safety claim
How e-scooters stack up against other forms of transport in the accident claims stakes.
Transport tender process to be reviewed
Unions say the process causes bus companies to cut wages for the cheapest tender.
Wellington SPCA's longest staying animals
Meet the animals that have been staying at Wellington SPCA for nearly a year.
Dog tracking app to be rolled out in Hutt
The dog's tag will send a GPS signal when it passes another cellphone with the app.
Two-in-one asthma inhaler hailed as a 'game-changer'
Study finds benefits in combination therapy for patients with mild asthma
Westpac Stadium charging $1 for new plastic drink tray
Westpac Stadium has started charging $1 to use a plastic 4-cup holder when buying drinks.
Teacher's diary: No lunch break and emails at 10pm
A teacher runs through his day at a decile 10 girls' school as teachers prepare to strike.
Teacher's diary: 'Woke at 4.30am worrying about workload'
Some teachers get up at 4.30am in a bid to tackle their increasing workload.
Two students arrested after incident at Victoria University's residential hall
Two males were arrested, one for wilful damage, the other for wilful trespass.
Treasury advice ruffles council feathers
Councillors react to revelations Treasury advised against Let's Get Wellington Moving.
Robbie Magasiva pays touching tribute to younger brother
Pua Magasiva was found dead in Wellington in the early hours of Saturday morning.
'Car fascists' not best choice of words, says minister
The term was in response to the Let's Get Wellington moving announcement.
'Last ditch' appeal: The fence is down but fight continues
Battles are still being fought over the long-gone fence that blocked million-dollar views.