Infringements for liquor ban zones breaches in Wellington and Auckland drop by 75 per cent
Auckland saw the numbers decrease from 1223 in 2016 to around 300 in 2020.
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Proposed restructure at Wellington's City Gallery 'ruinous'
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Police to amalgamate Wellington District's Adult Sexual Assault units
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Former top cop recovering from serious injuries following motorcycle crash
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New chief of staff appointed in Wellington mayor's office
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Three men arrested after alleged kidnapping at university hostel
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Dramatic drop in masks on buses - drivers 'challenged'
They are forced to rely on a system of trust to ensure mask rules are maintained.
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Wellington's king of pizza Tommy Millions closes two sites
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Rape charges dismissed due to 43-year wait
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Immigration NZ investigating allegations of migrant sex work in Wellington
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Wairarapa memorial proposed to recognise 'military families of the district'
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Disruptions, delays for Remutaka Hill next month
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New businesses need pandemic support - coffee entrepreneur
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Clinging to pool noodle: Hypothermic man rescued after dinghy sinks
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Man in court after body found in Wellington apartment
The 42-year-old man appeared in court this morning.
Woman killed in suburban Wellington, man charged with murder
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Sex assault: 'I felt judged' - woman's anger after taking 'stealthing' case to police
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Wellington bus lockout to end after court rules against NZ Bus
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