Woman sentenced for New Year's stabbing
Judge said it was worrying she carried the knife in public and was prepared to use it.
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'Stinky': Metre-long fish, dog poo found in recycling
Council workers also found dirty nappies, corn on the cob, and jandals in the recycling.
Philanthropist's 'extraordinary' $50m donation for mental health unit
The concentration camp survivor has made another large donation.
Watch: Wellington's new convention centre Tākina takes shape
The $179 million project is due to open in June next year.
Andy Foster announces Wellington mayoral bid on Newstalk ZB
His first term as mayor after decades of being a city councillor has proved challenging.
Wellington pool to temporarily close due to lifeguard shortage
The city council is offering a new starting salary for full-time lifeguards of $51,633.
Thousands of documents linked to high-profile prisoner's alleged fraud
More than 1000 documents were on a USB that was initially lost in transit.
Fears second Mt Vic tunnel could be turned into four lanes for cars
Some councillors are worried future governments will change Let's Get Wellington Moving.
Wellington City Council votes against joining Three Waters 'splinter group'
But mayor Andy Foster says he doesn't like the Government's reforms.
Electrical fire in central Wellington put out
Firefighters were 'anxious' as they have no high ladder appliances.
'Looming' apartment block proposed over war memorial
The developers have shaved a couple of storeys off the proposal to speed up the process.
Māhanga Bay occupation leader 'not worried' about being arrested again
The group has moved and set up camps near Shelly Bay and Scorching Bay.
Comment: Wellington mayoral hopefuls should leave $7.4b transport plan alone
Wellington needs a mayor to take the city's transport plan forward, not pick it apart.
Commission says Wellington transport plan is counter-productive to carbon targets
Let's Get Wellington Moving includes light rail to the south and a second Mt Vic tunnel.
Māhanga Bay protesters move down the road after police eviction
They have moved to a gravel car park near Shelly Bay.
A Moment In Crime: The Arthur Easton murder and wrongful conviction of Alan Hall
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits murder of Arthur Easton and the conviction of wrong man
No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
Rāhui at Wellington beach will be lifted tomorrow after woman found dead
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
Burnt toast sparks airport evacuation
About 300 people were evacuated out of the terminal.
Eight per cent rates rise for Wellington
The increase was initially proposed to be higher than 9 per cent.
Mass manufacturing of homes needed, start-up says
They believe they can halve or even quarter the time needed to build a home.
Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.
Wellington mayoral hopeful says it's time for women to lead after Roe v Wade decision
Tory Whanau has announced her campaign policies at an event in the capital tonight.
Wellington's new electric airport express bus launches tomorrow
The capital city has been without a public transport link to the airport for 18 months.
Paul Eagle's campaign engages lawyer over billboard stoush
The mayoral candidate has obtained legal advice that his billboards should be allowed.
Analysis: Let's Get Wellington Moving announcement is déjà vu
The Government first announced light rail and a second Mt Victoria tunnel three years ago.
PB&J in hot drink form part of this year's hot chocolate challenge
Events and competitions will run throughout duration of July 7-24 event.
Government announces light rail and second Mt Vic tunnel for Wellington
A decision on Let's Get Wellington Moving's big projects has finally been made.
From a leaky Hutt garage to the world stage, VR ball catches Nasa's attention
Nasa has discussed the possible uses of the technology with Terry Miller and his team.
'Quite a toll': More than a third of cops at Parliament protest seek mental health support
Five staff were hit by flying bricks - three in the head.
Rongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bid
Paul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.
Analysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secret
Labour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.
Auckland and Wellington biggest losers in world's most liveable cities rankings
The two cities have fallen more places than any other city in the latest rankings.
Wellington needs $7.3b to 'future-proof' rail network - report finds
The network's fragility was highlighted this week when a fault led to mass cancellations.