James Shaw will not contest Wellington Central, councillor Tamatha Paul to run instead
James Shaw will not contest the Wellington Central electorate.
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Plumes of marijuana-smelling smoke allegedly billowed from the house.
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Police call for witnesses to Okoia crash
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Union wants ferry incident investigation to be a priority
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Commission opens inquiry into Interislander ferry Kaitaki mayday
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Interislander ferry arrives in Wellington after mayday call
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Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after crash
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Man on stolen $3000 bike tackled to the ground by police
A 28-year-old man has been arrested.
Four arrests after armed carjacking on Palmerston North highway
One of the victims is being treated for head wounds.
Police working to identify body found near Kapiti Island
Police say it will take 'some time' to confirm identity of body.
Controversial crossing on Wellington highway to open next week
The crossing is on SH1, near Wellington Airport.
Grant Robertson won't contest Wellington Central
The Finance Minister will vacate his electorate and run on the list.
Police still sorting haul of stolen property
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Innocent motorists ‘shaken’ after highway carjacking
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Driver shortage hits Wellington’s rubbish and recyling collections
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Dad's horror as son trapped under capsized boat
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'Amazing experience': Ardern poses for selfie on post-resignation beach walk
After handing over the reins, Jacinda Ardern headed to the beach for a quiet walk.
Wellington budgeting service ‘running out of options’ as cost of living crisis bites
Rising costs are wiping out people's ability to save for emergencies.
European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible - Flight MH17 included
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Budget blowout for Eastbourne coastal path: Ratepayer bill triples
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