'Special and iconic': Mike the Juggler killed in Loafers Lodge fire
Tributes pour in for "always smiling" Wellington character killed in blaze.
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Some tenants who lost everything in the blaze need the money to make a new start.
'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attack
The victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.
Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
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Police to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the week
About 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.
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The firework-free ceremony is being celebrated by Wellington City councillors.
'Wild': Man tells of his rescue from roof of Loafers Lodge fire
'I shut my eyes for a minute and I'm back in that place.'
Watch: Countdown investigating after driver caught on camera running red light
The driver received 'instant karma' for the dangerous manoeuvre.
Loafers Lodge fire: Previous tenants had been vandalising property, resident says
The night of the fire the front door was broken, a resident said.
Shiling cargo ship being towed to Wellington, a 25-hour voyage
The vessel has been anchored at Tasman Bay since its mayday call.
Man arrested after 'headbutting' Wellington bus
The windscreen was damaged by multiple strikes.
Fatal fire victim identification 'moving swiftly' after Loafers Lodge blaze
It is still unclear how many bodies lie in the remains of Loafers Lodge after the fire.
Timeline of a tragedy: Wellington fire in pictures
When fire first broke out, nobody could imagine the horror that would unfold.
'No level of safety': Fire Service advised against Loafers Lodge building consent
Meanwhile, police have confirmed a fifth body has been recovered from the scene.
Police confirm four bodies removed from Loafers Lodge, one still inside
The Coroner has started working to identify those who have died.
Crime explosion, Costco and Ikea pose challenges to Briscoes: Rod Duke
He assured shareholders the group is aware of competition
'Puzzling': Lawyer suspended for charging client over $3k for free report
A tribunal described Chris Tennet's misconduct as 'puzzling'.
'Someone's trying to burn the place down': Arsonist tells of his rush to warn residents
Raymond Lauder stumbled upon a couch blaze and rushed to warn residents as fire spread.
Heavy police presence in Tawa after home invasion, 'shots fired'
The incident occurred last night.
Inside the hostel inferno: Body recovery begins as man charged with arson
More bodies are set to be removed from fire-damaged Loafers Lodge today.
'Monstrous' - Wellington man filmed child in shower for chatroom users jailed
Nigel Adams admitted what he'd done and told police it was "disgusting and illegal".
'Could that be us?': Probe into buildings similar to Loafers Lodge
The city council says it will provide information as soon as it can.
Hostel fire: Hearse arrives as police recover two bodies
The probe into the suspected arson is in its third day, total deaths remain unconfirmed.
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Woman recalls 'shameful' conditions at Loafers Lodge
The woman said she moved her brother out of the hostel as soon as she could.
Watch: FENZ fronts up about 'traumatic' fatal fire
FENZ CEO Kerry Gregory has addressed equipment failings in the wake of the fatal fire.
Rough seas forecast amid preparations to tow troubled Shiling cargo ship
Winds are expected to pick up from Friday evening.
‘Our worst nightmare’: Inside hostel's deadly inferno - and the brave battle to save lives
If not for the courage of firefighters, Loafers Lodge death toll would have been higher.
Loafers lodge fire: Failing fire truck was only in operation 45 days
A second truck wasn't available to stop the fire because it's been broken for over a year.
Police expect to recover bodies from Loafers Lodge today
Police will be back inside the building today for the scene examination.
Loafers Lodge residents now working on recovery
Loafers Lodge residents are struggling to piece their lives back together.
Watch: Driver's 'absolutely stupid' call to back trailer down motorway
The bizarre incident drew scorn from other motorists.