Taxi driver's phone stolen, $27k taken through bank app
Several people received portions of the $27,000 stolen from the victim.
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Man arrested after hotel staff threatened with weapon
Police say the arrest will bring peace of mind to the community.
SAFE slams sentence after bull left riddled with arrows in ‘depraved’ attack
Two men were discharged without conviction for the offending.
Wairarapa road blocked after truck rolls
The road between Featherston and Martinborough is closed.
Green light to get Wellington moving but Government cash not confirmed
Waka Kotahi says National Land Transport Fund can't pay for city's biggest projects.
No convictions after bull left alive, riddled with arrows
Both men pointed the finger at the other over the 'repugnant' offending.
Loafers Lodge fire: Boarding houses in spotlight after fatal fire
All boarding houses will need to be inspected and checked that they are fire safe.
Duped customers fuming after We Are Bamboo bosses blew cash on lavish living
Director Colin Salisbury was building a boat to sail the world in.
Wellington transport plan withstands fierce opposition, gets green light
Councillors stay the course after last-ditch attempt to withdraw from transport plan.
Man films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'
Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.
Gone to the dogs? Hot chocolate challenge caters to pooches
This year's challenge has something for everyone - including the pets.
Artwork raises awareness of missing woman
Breanna Muriwai's disappearance is the inspiration for one art prize entry.
We Are Bamboo's crypto controversy 'gambling', investment experts believe
Experts have weighed in on the discovery, saying the funds should have been kept safe.
Name of former member of high-profile charitable organisation convicted for child exploitation material to remain secret
The man was a former member of a high-profile New Zealand charitable organisation.
Talented artist followed her heart and developed own style
Sonia Savage's artworks have wide appeal.
Kiwi travel company lost millions in customer funds on crypto-trading
Some of the money was also lost to fraudulent crypto-trading platforms.
Children watch from school as fire destroys their home
The family were at parent-teacher interviews when the house suddenly caught fire.
Townhouse residents 'gutted' over proposal to remove parking
Residents bought the townhouses with the understanding they could park on the street.
Loafers Lodge contamination after fire ‘unbelievable’
Former residents gain legal reprieve in a bid to salvage their belongings from building.
Concern terminals won’t be ready in time for mega ferries
Treasury calls in independent consultants to review the cost pressure KiwiRail is facing.
Motel where Joanne Ingham found dead among buildings similar to Loafers Lodge
Wellington City Council has released the names and addresses of 25 buildings.
Loafers Lodge murder accused to keep name suppression for at least two months
The man was excused from appearing at his court hearing today.
Council data breach included details of crash that killed Porirua teen
Bailey Patmore was travelling in a car with five others and had squeezed into the boot.
Opinion: Council data breach third misstep in as many months
From falling street lamps to miscalculations, the council cannot afford these errors.
Disruptions as hospitals suffer 'significant' outage
People would still receive urgent and emergency care, Te Whatu Ora assured.
Ex staff member at top Wellington school discharged without conviction for assault on student
The man cuffed the teenager on the back of the head for swearing, the judge said.
Victoria University confirms 229 jobs on the line, courses may be axed
More than 300 people attended a protest in Wellington today.
Eighth Paekākāriki booklet released
The booklet focuses on past people linked with Paekākāriki.
Man accused of causing nine fractures to baby appears in court
The baby was admitted to hospital on New Year's Eve, and the man was arrested in April.
'Turn this crime juggernaut around': Dairy owners head to Parliament
Organiser Sunny Kaushal said lines needed to be drawn before there was another murder.
A Capital Letter: Rising costs prompt review of new Interislander ferry terminals
OPINION: Treasury says landside costs have 'increased significantly'.
Investigation into ‘serious harm data breach' after Kiwis in crashes have medical details released
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau was extremely frustrated with the council data breach.
Throuple's $2m property dispute ruling a 'minefield'
How the decision affects the workings of the courts is yet to be seen.