'Lucky it's not manslaughter': Teen knocks out cop
Matua Ratana said he was trying to protect a female friend when he punched the officer.
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‘The Wellington special’: Fifa bus ‘inches’ its way down steep, winding road
One car was damaged as another tried to get out of the way.
Gang tensions: Daylight shooting follows violent de-patching, police invoke new powers
A Black Power member was de-patched and had his finger cut off, source says.
Family remember 'beloved' hit-and-run victim
Megan Finlayson was remembered by her family as someone with "infectious joy".
'Young father' fatally shot in Palmerston North gang-related attack
It's understood there was a related fight at a bar on Friday night.
Police monitoring as gang members gather for tangi
It comes just a month after a gang tangi closed down Whakatāne.
Sex offender wanted name secret so wife wouldn't leave him. A judge wasn't swayed
He originally asked for suppression to save his 49-year marriage.
Wellington to trial bendy buses to avoid commuter ‘logjam’
Bendy buses can take 70 per cent more passengers than a single-decker bus.
Pomare Station hit and run accused arrested
Police earlier called for Chad Clark to come to court to face charges.
Man accused of being a 'nark' attacked by Mongrel Mob member with knife
The mobster approached his victim while wielding a knife.
Sportsman sentenced for sexual connection with girl won't be named as it would be a 'crushing blow' to his future
Young woman says she has become a 'shell of a person'.
Parliament protester who hurled paver at police says he’s not violent
Boz Taniwha stoked a tent fire before throwing objects at police.
Frank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grass
The revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.
Search for man missing in Mount Holdsworth area enters fourth day
Weather conditions are challenging.
'Never see you again': Former meth addict involved in planning violent robbery turns life around
The woman, who avoided jail, thanked the judge for giving her a chance.
Up to an hour to leave suburb: 'Nightmare' traffic for residents
Some residents are spending up to an hour in the car just to leave their suburb.
Hotel review: Riverside views at Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Guests at the 4.5 star hotel can pick between river and garden views.
Wellington Zoo says behaviour ‘normal’ after Chinese zoo’s sun bears accused of being ‘men in costumes’
'I promise you it's not a person in a suit,' a Wellington zookeeper said.
Church groups say restrictions on gatherings breach of human rights
Free To Be Church Trust has gone to the Court of Appeal over the Covid restrictions.
'Grateful she wasn't alone': Sibling thanks public after sister killed in hit and run
The woman was killed in a hit and run near Pomare Station about 7am.
Search continues for man missing in Mount Holdsworth area
Michael MacGregor was last seen on Monday.
Picture of blank wall wins $25,000 art prize
The winning piece speaks of the artist's long nights nursing her babies to sleep.
'Fabulous' controversial sex book for kids a welcome resource
The book has caused heavy debate in New Zealand and Australia.
E-scooter explosion: Victim critical days after unstoppable battery fire
All people can do is get out of the way once a lithium-ion battery starts to fail.
Four teenagers referred to Youth Services after suspicious fires in Ashhurst
There were four fires in four days last week.
Wellington Mayor blasts National’s ‘flaccid vision’ for transport network
Whanau said the proposal from the National Party is 'disappointing' and 'outdated'.
Controversial sex book sparks anger for library users
The book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.
Ashhurst plagued by arson attacks
Police are asking the public for information after four fires in as many days.
'Massive queues' at Wellington Airport after baggage belt fault
There is a "contingency plan" in place, according to an airport spokesperson.
Convicted killer and child sex offender wants supervision lifted despite his 'high risk'
Basil Mist spent 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and sexually abusing girls.
Energy-poor cancer patient speaks of only one hour of heating per day
One Porirua mother regularly has her power shut off for the last day or two of each month.