Teen admits stabbing boy while 'defending friend' in school hallway scuffle
Judge John Walker has warned of the dangers of carrying knives for protection.
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Joanne Ingham's funeral to be held tomorrow
Joanne Ingham's death is still being treated as unexplained.
Wellington transport decision delayed, mass rapid transit mode in doubt
A ministerial announcement about the project is now expected to be made this month.
'Another bloodbath': House prices slump again in May for sixth straight month
New data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.
Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
Owner of Wellington's Gubb's Shoes considering shutting up shop
The shop has been in Wellington for 76 years.
Chris Bishop tests positive for Covid week before his first child is due
'I got quite worried when I tested positive that I'd miss the birth.'
Big increase in calls to police for mental health incidents
Northland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.
Transport Minister leaves door open for 22 new lower North Island trains
Mayors have kicked up a stink the trains weren't funded in Budget 2022.
Man accused of raping prison cellmate
Benjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.
No 'I' in Wellington sign a hit on social media
The sign was pitched as being one of Wellington's Instagram-able moments of the year.
Major Kāpiti expressway opening on a knife edge
More than two thirds of those working directly on the project have had to self isolate.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
'All gangstas welcome': Associates of man killed by police welcomed to farewell him with 'no dramas'
"For anybody that wana show up, no dramas only alofa."
Dyslexic Police College ex-candidate goes to court over failed typing test
Guy Greenslade failed the test "dramatically" three times.
Why police don't 'shoot to injure'
Calls for police to "shoot to injure" ignore reality of "fast-moving, complex" situation.
Newlands police shooting: Troubled man 'in and out of jail'
Sam Fakalago had been in and out of prison since he was a youth.
National MP Chris Bishop helps rescue elderly woman locked in car
The 93-year-old, who is frail and has dementia, was locked in the car for half an hour.
Wild weather: Waikanae tornado, pines hurled through roof
A worker held onto the doors of his business with all his might as the twister passed.
Wild weather: Tornado damages homes, monster seas spark sandbag warning
Tornadoes, wave warnings, and speed limits on the Harbour Bridge as wild weather hits.
Wellington City Council faces more backlash over mega cycleway network
The council's plan to build a 166km city-wide cycleway network has hit another roadblock.
Motel where Joanne Ingham was found dead has a chequered history
There have been allegations of migrant sex work, a police raid and an assault outside.
Joanne Ingham's two sons 'deeply saddened' after her sudden death in motel
Ex-husband preparing to fly from Malaysia to support their two sons.
Police name Wellington man found dead in reserve
Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious.
Man killed by police during tense stand-off named
'Why'd you have to shoot eight times?' grieving friend asks.
Father of six: New details emerge of man shot dead by police
"Seeing him with his kids, he was a whole different person."
The life and death of Joanne Ingham - coroner to probe motel tragedy
More details of Joanne Ingham's life are emerging.
Attack of the 50-foot rag monster
Rag monsters are becoming a common sight clogging drains around NZ.
Spotlight on King Cobras as gang associate shot dead by police
Firearms and violence are a frequent feature of offending committed by King Cobras.
Opinion: How council's troubled Town Hall project ballooned from $43m to $182m
Wellington City Council too far down the rabbit hole to halt building work.
'It's scary': Man shot dead by police at Wellington home; woman injured
Gang members face off to police at scene of fatal shooting.