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Mum leaves suspected suicide inquest
Psychiatrist doesn't believe Samuel Fischer had a head injury after head-banging incident.
Toddler 'bonding with box of ashes' after father killed by wrong-way driver
Kathleen Grey was spotted driving the wrong way on the motorway before the crash.
Vic Uni approves new names for first major sub-brands
'Name change by stealth' accusations have fallen on deaf ears.
Wellington mayoral candidate backs light rail
Conor Hill says it's the only proven technology that's reliable and carbon neutral.
Dora the bus is a mobile digital classroom
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Steamroller v 'boy racers': Drivers hit back at slurs
Witnesses describe how a man took to a road-roller and damaged several cars.
Police ramp up security to protect steamroller rampage accused
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Mayor's car stolen from gym after keys swiped from locker
Mayor Wayne Guppy said the police found the car that same evening.
Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash
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Wellington's trackless tram vs light rail debate turned up a notch
The Transport Minister prefers light rail. Wellington's mayor prefers trackless trams.
Steamroller takes on boy-racers in Upper Hutt: 'I was in awe'
"I thought, 'I've seen enough, I am out of here'."
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From Sir Peter Jackson to Sir Roger Hall: NZ's 'Ten Pound Pom' legacy
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'No signs' Wellington man who died in mental health unit was depressed
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Whistleblower says Archives NZ privacy breach known for years
Investigation: Files were public for years and the government knew, says whistleblower.
Ambulance swaps people for animals at zoo
Ambulances are retired after a few years due to their high usage.
Person trapped in serious two-car crash near Wellington
A person has been trapped in their car following a two-car crash.
Disagreement over care of Wellington man who later died
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Sir Colin Meads said chlorine water 'not doing me any good'
Lady Verna believes the drink's creator was "a bit naive".
Doctor struck off for chlorine cancer 'cure' used by 'Cocksy', Colin Meads
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Youth MP's speech a hit with Act leader
Ali Gammeter speaks at Parliament on a favourite subject - freedom of speech.
Boris Johnson's rugby coach reminisces on a clever kid who 'stood out'
"He certainly stood out for the same reasons he continues to stand out today."
Inquest into secure unit suspected suicide
Samuel Fischer died in the care of Capital & Coast DHB in 2015.
Wellington's mayoralty: A tale of two campaigns
The difference between Justin Lester's campaign and Conor Hill's couldn't be more extreme.
Live: Anti-oil protesters scaling Wellington's tallest building
Greenpeace activists attempting to reach oil giant OMV's headquarters.
Trades Hall bombing: Police now believe they know who killer's target was
Caretaker Ernie Abbott was killed doing his job - now police know who was meant to die.
Fog disrupts Wellington flights
There's low visibility in the sky and on the roads in the capital.
Drivers using cellphones: One caught every three minutes
More than $14 million has been issued in fines since it became illegal.
Fire fears: High-ladder truck withdrawn from first response
High-ladder fire trucks are needed in first instance in case of a major fire, union says.
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