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Criminally stupid: Man posts cannabis photo on Facebook, now police are following him
A Facebook user showed off his pot plant. It did not go unnoticed.
Teens help arrest fleeing man after rugby practice
The boys grabbed the offender and smashed a window to help police with the arrest.
'Visionary' former mayor of Masterton dies, aged 98
Former Masterton Mayor Frank John Francis Cody has died at the age of 98.
Wellington's Homegrown ready to welcome big crowd this weekend
The stages are installed, the weather forecast is good, and organisers are ecstatic.
Up close with a sun bear - zoo launches new experience
The close-up experience is the latest being rolled out by Wellington Zoo.
'The fight is built in you': Queer voices of colour centred in Pride Festival
'Being queer and indigenous in itself ... you're born with an inherent fight.'
'Motivated by greed' - Students share experiences at uni accommodation
"They don't care about student wellbeing at all."
Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed
A $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quits
Sarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.
Tsunami could hit Wellington within 10 minutes of severe quake
People should not wait for an official warning before getting to a safe zone.
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Air NZ cabin crew settle employment stoush
The company said it couldn't comment because it's required to keep these confidential.
'I don't feel safe': MP challenges colleagues to walk capital streets
List MP Nicola Willis says she doesn't feel safe walking around her home town.
'A time to inspire': What the Wellington Pride Festival means to a queer performer
'Every time I'm performing, I'm trying to do what non-binary people did for me.'
GWRC's Daran Ponter decides against pursuing CEO role
Ponter has a change of heart and reaffirms commitment to remain as chairman.
Born with cancer: 'Every parent's worst nightmare'
Baby Kaihautu's mum says she is holding strong but is "screaming and broken inside".
Air New Zealand didn't tell staff that two cabin crew got Covid
'I don't think it's acceptable,' says Air New Zealand staffer.
'Worst' rural road fact of life for South Wairarapa locals
Rural roads are often the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to repairs.
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki kaihautū resigns
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki chief executive Ray Hall has resigned for family reasons.
Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks
A video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.
Avatar again the highest-grossing movie of all time
Once overtaken by a Marvel movie, Avatar has reclaimed the box-office crown.
'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in Wellington
Gender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.
'Agitation and protest' still needed in queer community: activist
The Wellington queer activist says there's been wild change since the 1960s.
Concern bus drivers aren't being prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine
Transport authorities surprised bus drivers aren't in line ahead of general population.
'Tricky position': Regional council chairman vying for CEO role
The switch would not be unprecedented, but various factors to manage.
Authorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum again
Levin woman details her experience with CYFs and Oranga Tamariki.
Woman appears in court in relation to Wellington Karori murder
She has had her interim name suppression extended.
Wellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped up
The proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.
'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin Ryder
Wellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.
Wellington City takes first step to establish Māori ward
Councillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.
Wairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.
Passengers flew on Air NZ plane that wasn't deep cleaned after MIQ drop off
The airline has not confirmed whether the travellers were alerted to the incident.
House prices reach new highs as market hits busiest period in 14 years
Investors rushed in to beat new LVR restrictions from March 1