Road spikes snare driver of stolen car, no pursuit given
Police received several calls about vehicle being driven erratically before teen stopped.
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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
Submissions strongly oppose euthanasia bill
Euthanasia bill backers say scientific polls a better judge of opinion than submissions.
Canadian teen's organ donation changes five lives
A Canadian teen who died after a fall has changed five lives through organ donation.
Teen who died while free-climbing Wellington building named
Tyler James Bates, 19, fell from a building on Gilmer Terrace on Monday.
Holiday hotspots: Inside the bach boom
Property price rises at resort towns outstrip city increases.
Elderly man dies after being hit by car in Wellington
An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Wellington.
Mental health report for James Shaw's accused attacker
The man accused of breaking James Shaw's eye socket will keep his name secret for now.
Sir Peter Jackson's searing email to mayor
Sir Peter Jackson says care needs to be taken with the "precious green space".
Poor knowledge prompts beauty salon bylaw
There was a lack of understanding around infections and how to prevent them.
Neighbours win: Developer to shorten Lower Hutt's 'prison wall' fences
The towering fences can be lowered, but should remain consistent in height.
Judge tells police to review assault case against Simon Bridges' senior adviser
Belinda Milnes has appeared in the Masteron District Court.
How's that view? Neighbours fume over 'prison wall' fences in new development
Towering fences are causing angst among residents living near a new subdivision.
Investigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattle
SAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.
City councillors consider stance on Vic Uni name change
Call for city council to take a formal position against uni's name-change proposal.
Woman in Wellington claims to have been tortured
Capital and Coast District Health Board refused to comment on the incident.
Simon Bridges' senior adviser charged with assault, trespass
Belinda Milnes says she will 'vigorously defend the charges'.