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'Severe shaking': Babies brain damaged, parents walk free
The parents were let off charges of failing to provide proper care.
Screwdriver assault: Suspect remanded in custody
Man remanded in custody after allegedly hitting a woman in the head with a screwdriver.
Woman hit in head with screwdriver
The woman's injuries are not life-threatening, police said.
James Swan, 5, dies in his mother's arms
A boy fighting an undiagnosed condition which left him wheelchair bound has died.
Burglar threatened disabled woman for fun
The woman no longer feels safe living in the community alone.
Council scraps butt bylaw
Dropping cigarette butts was already covered under the Litter Act.
Wellington aiming to be Te Reo Maori capital
City council is working to raise the status and use of the language.
Freedom camping extension approved
Committee members agreed to extend a freedom camping area in Evans Bay.
Sports stars among 58 new cops
There are 58 officers graduating police college in Porirua tomorrow.
'Iconic' market can stay after complaints
A popular riverside market that pulls in 10,000 people each week will continue.
Monkeys recovered after zoo break-in
Keepers were able to gain the monkeys' trust by feeding them their favourite treats.
Victoria University may look at name change
The university's research and teaching is not getting the recognition it deserves.
New walker model to help elderly
People are having falls because they didn't want to use their walkers, Phil Bracen says.
Pets allowed to ride Auckland trains and buses
Auckland is set to follow in Wellington's lead in allowing pets on public transport.
Fate of community market in question
Market visitors often spill over to nearby businesses' carparks, and use customer toilets.
Ninety-year-old accompanies teens on Te Araroa trail walk
Walking the trail offers youth education, healing and rehabilitation, trust believes.
20-tonne sculpture 'largest' in Wellington region
The 20-tonne sculpture is being installed on a Lower Hutt roundabout.
Home detention for meth dealer in poor health
Jamie Liu's health contributed to his sentence being reduced to home detention.
Public support lifts dying mum
Her baby is recovering from surgery but Diana Sevealii's health is deteriorating.
George Michael's last work coming to NZ
Last interview took place two day's before singer's 2016 death, friend says.
Jetstar flight forced to return to airport
The Wellington-bound flight was turned back because of an engineering issue.
Prisoners build house, gain qualifications
The three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.
Wellington school to totally scrap NCEA
Kathy Lloyd-Parker says her school is the first in Wellington to drop NCEA altogether.
Safety upgrades for notorious Naenae street
Concrete blocks have been protecting the Ansells' yard since Boxing Day.
Dead prisoner 'set up', family say
Jonathan Antipas was "crushed" by his imprisonment, his family says.
Raining purple poppies: Remember the animals
Bulls community make purple poppies for war animals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Why large touring acts bypass Wellington
Wellington is missing out on events worth an estimated $26 million each year.
Doctor forges colleagues signature on prescriptions
Stephen Augustine was working as a surgeon when he committed the forgery.
Local Focus: The town with the strongest Anzac tradition
Anzac Day will again see Tinui's population explode. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
South African coaches sacked for supporting ABs
Two rugby coaches had their careers cut short for their avid support of the NZ side.
Rifles will not fall silent
Key to Anzac Day rifle-shot tribute is link to police, ex-solder says
Russell Simpson and three mates head for Himalayas
Russell Simpson and friends want adventure - and $250,000 for charities