Baby Ru killing: Family of Malachi Subecz speak out
Malachi Subecz was murdered by his caregiver in November 2021.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWellington Region
Arrival of first new Interislander mega-ferry delayed
KiwiRail is keen to avoid introducing the ferry before Cook Strait’s busy summer season.
'Left to die': Loved ones confront fatal hit and run driver in court
Chad Clark was driving about 100km/h on the wrong side of the road when he hit the victim.
Exclusive: Ruthless-Empire's mum speaks out, says she was not involved in his death
Baby Ru's mum says she wants 'justice' for her son.
Wellington councillor accuses mayor of politically motivated attack
Five councillors were the subject of a code of conduct complaint.
Qantas makes Wellington a stronghold - why it's so keen on the capital
Qantas continues its international rebuild as it faces flak at home.
One person in critical condition after Wellington crash
Police were called to the crash shortly after 11am.
Woman who lived at Ruthless-Empire's home wants to ‘defend myself and speak the truth’
The toddler suffered fatal blunt force injuries at the address.
Kiwi man missing in Sydney found
The 24-year-old had been last seen on Monday night heading towards a train station.
Transmission Gully legal battle: What it means for the unfinished road
Will it stay open, and will it ever be completed?
Slain toddler’s family asked OT to uplift him amid concerns he was in ‘danger’
The relative alleged Baby Ru was 'in danger', and suggested he be uplifted 'asap'.
Dishonesty charges for high-profile bar owner
Matthew McLaughlin appeared in court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Porirua smashes temperature record, trains slowed due to heat
Niwa said the heat was quite 'eye-opening' and linked it to climate change.
Legal action launched over $1.25b Transmission Gully motorway
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says it will defend the case.
Missing Ōtaki kayaker disappeared days before she was due in court
Police have now issued a warrant for her arrest.
Ruthless-Empire homicide: Oranga Tamariki admits toddler was in its system
The agency is looking into whether there could have been interventions before his death.
Award-winning Wellington restaurant Shepherd closing
The owners have called it a sad but essential end to the eatery's story.
Should dogs be allowed on the beach? Residents want poo patrol
One resident says off-leash pooches defecate wherever the urge strikes.
Who lived at the house where toddler Ruthless-Empire was fatally injured?
More than a week has passed since Ruthless-Empire was killed, yet nobody has been charged.
Council byelection to cost $120,000 after Greens win Wellington Central
Tamatha Paul pulled off a historic victory by flipping the safe Labour seat.
Tory Whanau open to selling airport shares amid cost crunch
Wellington's mayor admits she will also have to 'let go' of some of her campaign promises.
Ruthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family says
The toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.
Council paying $25m a year in interest on debt
Wellington City Council's AA+ credit rating now has a negative outlook.
Teens wearing school uniforms spotted leaving scene of suspicious fire
Police are seeking CCTV footage from residents or business owners in the area.
Interislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money back
A Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.
Whānau gather to farewell baby Ruthless-Empire, homicide investigation continues
Loved ones released balloons into the sky to mark what would have been his birthday.
Hipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MP
The Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.
Time for closure: Whānau of woman who died in mental health unit hope inquest will help others
Whānau concluded the inquest with moving waiata, haka and karakia.
Young teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fire
The four youths were aged 13 and 14.
Police release new information in search for missing Ōtaki kayaker
The woman may have been in a single-seat yellow kayak, not a two-seater.
Who killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’
Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
'She didn't deserve to die': Inquest into woman's suspected suicide at mental health unit begins
Esther Osborne told a nurse she wanted to die. Shortly after, she was found unresponsive.
'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigation
Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre could be demolished: councillor
Councillor Tony Randle says they can't go through with another project like the Town Hall.