Frank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grass
The revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.
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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Whanau said the proposal from the National Party is 'disappointing' and 'outdated'.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.
Zoo's ring-tailed lemur recovering after losing tail
Ikala's keepers first noticed something wrong with her tail a few months ago.
Who pays for Kiri Allan's car crash? Why she shouldn't count on insurance
It is not clear if insurance will cover the crash, given Allan's breath alcohol level.
Prison escapee accused of rape has prior convictions for similar offending
The man has been convicted twice before for similar offending.
Dentist fights to keep job after 'appalling' botched procedures
One patient spent $32,700 on work another dentist said would fail 'catastrophically'.
Winter ailments plague families
Winter illnesses putting pressure on children, parents and caregivers.
Man faces manslaughter charge after alleged drunken hit-and-run
Casidhe Maguire died after being hit by a car near Te Papa in Wellington.
Convicted murderer claims fatal knife attack was self defence
Warren Pay plunged a knife into the heart of Faapaia Fonoilaepa during a street fight.
Phillip John Smith sentenced for Covid-19 dishonesty offending from prison
Smith created five fake businesses and claimed Covid-19 financial support for them.
Dire Strait: What Cook Strait ferries investigation has discovered
From a vessel in distress to urgent action - the scramble to make voyages safer.
'Real risk' of leak: Law firm suffers cyberattack
Customers received an update yesterday warning there was a 'real risk' of a leak.
Cabbies claim almost $1m lost through Covid-19 levy policy
The levy policy was also 'unfair and prejudicial' to drivers, the group allege.
'Beautiful and caring' hit-and-run victim remembered by colleagues
Cass Maguire will be farewelled by loved ones next week.