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Waterfront rescuer: 'It's lucky we investigated'
James Copsey said the woman's cries for help were "echoing" around the waterfront.
Not much bigger than a pen: Kiwi twins born at 23 weeks
While Riley sadly lost his battle a few days later, Declan is thriving eight months later.
'I could have been raped': Women share drink-spiking experiences
Ketamine and GHB: women share allegations of "scary" drink spiking experiences.
'This is the end of my life': Night-time plunge off wharf sparks heroic rescue
"Angel" rescuer saves woman from water, then shouts her a Maccas hot chocolate.
Workplace dress codes: Wgtn fashion icon on cutting ties
"When I put on a shirt and blazer, my whole way of being changes," Sally-ann Moffat says.
Wellington bus-goers snap up new iPhone app
iPhone users have downloaded the app 10,000 times since its release on Wednesday.
Youth in court after school lockdown
A youth has appeared in court by AVL following the incident.
Buyer warning: Lack of maintenance on Wellington homes poses risk when market slows
Ninety-nine per cent of houses in the region sold in the third quarter made a profit.
The classic wine route roadie: Hawke's Bay to Marlborough
Nine of New Zealand's most iconic roadies.
Rotting Shelly Bay wharves a risk to swimmers and boaties
Harbourmaster files report with regional council over the potentially dangerous timber.
Police make arrest over threat that led to Wellington school lockdown
Police say lockdown was due to a 'credible' threat with possible links to white supremacy.
Wellington High School lockdown: Police speaking with two young people
A student said an alleged would-be shooter targeted Wellington High online.
No sitting on Santa's knee for children this year
Santa asking children in Wellington and Christchurch not to sit on his knee.
Wellington High School locked down while students sat exams
The school said the "situation had been resolved with police support".
Wellington water meters considered, regional council backs investigation
The average household water use in Wellington is much higher than in Auckland.
Interim terminal to be built ahead of 'megaferries' arrival
A new terminal for Wellington won't be built in time for KiwiRail's two new boats.
Golden eel found during Foxton river work
'I got a shock because he was so bright. It does take you back.'
Health concerns over South Wairarapa quarry
Three Featherston locals spoke to council on the resource consent for rock crushing.
Support for Local Government overhaul after call for Royal Commission
Councils are struggling with financial pressures amounting to billions of dollars.
Wellington Water dodges prosecution over wastewater overflow
Investigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.
Christmas cheer kicks off in the capital, rain or shine
Wet weather won't dampen A Very Welly Christmas spirit this weekend.
Mortgage strain: The growing financial burden carried by over-65s
The average age of a first time mortgage holder has risen by five years since 2012.
Wellingtonians drive down car use statistics
Men, those over 60, and Wellingtonians are those most likely not to use their cars.
Dramatic rescue: Man falls 20m down cliff, friend clings for life to vegetation
A man was in a "very precarious" position, clinging to bush on the side of a cliff.
Warning to Wellington bus users: Check before you travel today
Bus drivers across the city are attending a Tramways Union meeting between 9am and 3pm.
A Capital Letter: Island Bay's cycleway to nowhere is going nowhere
Wellington City Council lost its social licence to build cycleways and never got it back.
Snapper launches iOS app in Wellington
Wellingtonians can finally top-up their Snapper cards with their iPhones.
Richard Prebble: Politics and incompetence - the 1500 Kiwis who can't get home to say goodbye
We're proud of our Covid success, but it's more by good luck than good management.
Wellington music scene allegations: No charges laid but probe ongoing - police
The reports received relate to sexual offending and assault over an 18-month period.
Councillor calls for Royal Commission into local government
The sector is reaching crisis point and needs to be overhauled, councillor says.
Wellington City Council to launch investigation into Mayor after complaint
Independent lawyers to investigate his behaviour the morning of crucial Shelly Bay vote.
Carillon tower quake report leaves risks unresolved
Wellington Carillon tower review: Quake assessment leaves risks unresolved.