Man charged over alleged hit and run
The man is due to appear in court this morning.
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Crash involving beach buggy in Foxton
One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Loafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'
Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.
Hour of terror: Drug dealer on meth bender raped woman in her own home
The woman felt powerless to put up a fight against the gang-connected man.
Paraparaumu Beach's Ocean Motel undergoes exciting changes
The motel is getting some much-needed upgrades.
Workplace spycam: Assistant manager of pub secretly filmed female workers changing
The five victims say they were distraught, angry, hurt, betrayed and disgusted.
Person injured after crash with power pole
Police were called to the scene at Pukerua Bay about 10am.
Worker buried up to waist in water treatment plant incident
The worker was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Pedestrian hit by bus near Wellington’s Te Aro Park
One person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Where are all the houses? Wellington 'desperately' needs listings
The number of new listings in May had almost halved compared to the same time last year.
Maritime NZ raised safety concerns before ferry mayday call
Issues were raised with KiwiRail in the months before Kaitaki lost power in Cook Strait.
Owners of dog that bit elderly woman dispute story
The couple said they were holding the dog when woman approached to pat it without asking.
Gang members arrested for ramming cop car
The men allegedly threw metallic objects at the police car during the pursuit.
Man arrested after fleeing police with woman and child in car
The man assaulted two police officers while being handcuffed.
Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer
OPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.
Elderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendons
The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.
Man with weapon threatened hotel staff in aggravated robbery
He demanded money before leaving in a dark-coloured station wagon.
Loafers Lodge survivor's haunting choice
Faamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.
Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers
Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.
Councillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese garden
Councillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.
Let’s Get Wellington Moving: Councillors slam bus lane plan
Councillor says transport plan has forgotten about the 40,000 people who live in the east.
High-profile prisoner accused of fraud will keep name secret for now
The man argued publishing his name would prejudice his right to a fair trial.
Building fire at Wellington’s Shelly Bay suspicious, police reveal
Police said the building was unoccupied and the power was not connected.
Wellington's 1000 affordable apartment units target in doubt
A councillor says the programme has run out of puff.
Who would you call first if you won Lotto?
The man stared at his phone for 20 minutes after discovering he'd won.
Opinion: Wellington's Mayor needs a win, hints one is coming
Tory Whanau's election honeymoon is over after eight months in the city's top job.
Loafers Lodge fire: Man in court on five murder charges
The man accused of killing five people in the Loafers Lodge fire last month has appeared.
Wellington wins global prize and $650k for controversial cycleways
Wellington’s Paneke Pōneke bike network plan increases 23km of cycleways to 166km.
‘I despair’: Seventh councillor has no confidence in Wellington transport plan
The $7.4b transport plan is shaping up to be an election issue in the capital.
Half a century of service awarded with Queen's Service Medal
Rod Graham has been active in the art and education communities for more than 50 years.
Decades of work in the disability sector leads to prestigious honour
John Taylor has been dedicated to the disability sector for more than 35 years.
NZ’s top cop subpoenaed as insurance battle over house fire goes ‘thermonuclear’
Peter Work was fighting his insurance company over a housefire they say he lit.
Board games are not a trivial pursuit, says WellyCon founder
1400 gamers expected at NZ's biggest board game convention this weekend.
Women face more barriers to effective contraception than the prescription fee
This Government looks out of touch with the actual problems women face.