Mystery lagoon death: Autopsy conducted today
Sarah Mayne's body was found in the lagoon near Frank Kitts Park on Saturday morning.
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Mystery death: Woman's body found on waterfront
Police said the death of a woman found on the Wellington waterfront is unexplained.
9km limp with torn ligaments in Coast to Coast
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National's BBQ attack ad: 'Make no mistake, it's sexist'
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Ex-teacher filmed nearly 100 showering women through mirror
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Property manager sidelined after fake online reviews
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Murder charge dropped: Now he wants compo for claim he killed girlfriend
It is possible Zena Campbell died from a drug overdose instead of strangulation.
Victoria University name change causes rift between mayor and councillors
Not all councillors agree with Mayor Justin Lester's support for the name change.
Murder accused 'free at last' after charge thrown out on first day of trial
Paddy Woods' murder trial was due to start today, but his charge has now been dismissed.
The resident doctors strike starts 8am today until 8am Thursday
Junior doctors will strike for a third time starting today until Thursday morning.
The night the Penguin sank
Captain disciplined over wreck of the Penguin in which more than 70 lives were lost.
'Lucky' prisoners caring for kittens
Kittens are being cared for by imprisoned women as part of their rehabilitation.
Bush fire in Wellington 'contained but not extinguished'
Crews are dealing with a fire on Wellington's Tinakori Hill.
Murder accused pleads not guilty
Man charged after a fatal fight in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita has pleaded not guilty.
Tramper reported missing for three days in the Tararua Ranges
The man had gone on a four-day tramping trip on January 31 and was due home on Sunday.
Central Wellington streets closed off in police operation
Emergency services are dealing with an incident on Willis Street in central Wellington.
Lime ups tactics to get scooters in Wellington
Lime has emailed city councillors requesting one on one meetings with them.
A look inside our geohazards monitoring centre
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Prisoners 'privileged' to care for greyhounds
Inmate says he has never had anybody to look after before.
Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
$115 million Kiwi con man to face parole board
David Ross was responsible for defrauding some 700 clients over a 12-year span.
'Unique' quake strengthening on Wellington building
The $10 million project on the waterfront building is now complete.
Emergency accommodation for Wellington students
Prominent property developer Ian Cassels is offering rooms for $20 a night.
Wellington drivers warned of 'summer ice'
The roads could have a film of "summer ice" on them that drivers can't see.
Wellington train network struggling in heat
Replacement buses are on standby and crews are inspecting the network.
Crematorium makes final call on unclaimed ashes
Could these ashes be your relative? Contact the Porirua City Council.
Tourist stunned by $930 charge for five-minute taxi ride
The Barretts needed a cab to take them five minutes to their hotel, it cost them $930.
H-Files: Axe murderer left trail of clues
Indebted Marlborough axe-murderer hanged for Great Depression crime
Wellington whale part of VR version of capital
The game allows players to go through six Wellington experiences.
Elderly woman named after fatal crash in Porirua
Elderly woman passenger dies, man critically injured in single-vehicle Porirua crash.
Hot weather crashes Wellington train system
Thousands of commuters were stranded after hot weather shut down Wellington's trains.
All-time temperature record broken in Wellington
The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.