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Wellington City Council considers selling airport shares in cost crunch

Should the council hold onto its airport shares or reinvest the money elsewhere?

'Made some bad decisions': Badly beaten new dad had history of starting fights

Nicholas Crosby threw the first punch. He ended up in ICU for three days.

Return of the Wellington Sevens? New stadium boss open to it

Warrick Dent wants the iconic party back on the streets.

Woman outraged with response after bus crashed into parked car

She is one of 88 people whose parked cars have been hit by buses in the past nine months.

Person of interest in baby Ru homicide case in court on unrelated charges

Rosie Morunga was in court today on assault charges.

Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharf

The hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.

Auckland or Wellington? Study claims one is superior for raising a family

One city placed sixth in the 38-city ranking, while the other sat at the 19th spot.

Never mind the Oscars - the unique way Wētā's Sir Richard Taylor measures business success

A rare interview with one of NZ's creative geniuses: 'You've got me going now.'

'Covered in blood': New dad needed resuscitating after fight outside club

Nicholas Crosby threw first punch but Crown alleges two accused men kept going.

Family of Ruthless-Empire watching videos of toddler to keep his memory alive

Great aunt says it's cruel that all the whānau now have of toddler is memories.

Wellington City Council reveals proposed cuts in cost crunch

New pool, skatepark upgrades, and the council's airport shares are on the chopping block.

Good Samaritan hurt intervening in assault

A witness at the scene said she saw a distressed young woman with blood all over her face.

Baby Ru killing: Family of Malachi Subecz speak out

Malachi Subecz was murdered by his caregiver in November 2021.

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.