Home detention for man who twisted and broke 4-year-old's leg
Dean Gray also kicked the young boy in the head at least once.
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The incident left a man in a serious condition.
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Police have now charged five people in connection with murder.
No money to fix Island Bay cycleway fiasco
Councillor says residents have been "put through the wringer.'
Food insecurity an issue at Wairarapa schools, worsened by Covid
KidsCan donates food, clothing, and health products to needy schoolchildren.
Wellington universities' O-week celebrations postponed
Thousands of university students are 'gutted' at the loss of O-week events.
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Men flown to hospital after being found injured on boat
One of the men is in a serious condition in the ICU.
Capital traffic congestion risk to economy - national trucking body
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Six60 fans in for a bilingual first at Sky Stadium concert
Messaging at the concert of the popular Kiwi band will be in English and te reo Māori.
Police warning on pills: 'You don't know what you're taking'
People were taking pills without knowing there might be something else in them.
Sprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight Friday
The use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.
Review finds Wellington's $6.4b transport plan at risk of failing
Let's Get Wellington Moving has been found wanting in an internal review.
Karori homicide: Three women deny involvement in murder of Rau Tongia
Two of the women charged over Rau Tongia's murder can now be named.
Students sleeping in cars as weekly Wellington rent hits $615
Flat hunters say the situation is chaotic with rising rents and lack of stock.
Crash involving cyclist causing delays on SH2
NZTA advised there would likely be delays along Petone Esplanade and on SH2.
Fifth arrest in Karori murder investigation
A woman has been arrested and charged in relation to the killing of Rau Tongia.
'Shattered into pieces': Hit-and-run victim's stunning act of forgiveness
'I can imagine he's probably going through hell right now,' Anna Chesterfield said.
Transmission Gully: Roadworks begin tonight on SH58 at Pāuatahanui
From 9pm today there will be stop/go management in place at on SH58 at Pāuatahanui.
Bell Gully confirmed as anchor tenant for Wellington waterfront development
Site 9 is one of the last major commercial development sites on the city's waterfront.
Wellington's whopping 14pc rates rise; $2.7b for water woes
Mayor Andy Foster says it's the most challenging budget he has ever seen.
Carterton fire closes SH2, properties may be at risk
The fire had claimed one shed but was now 80 per cent contained.
Wairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?
Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.
Wellington Police investigating reports of indecent assault linked to gym
No arrests have been made at this stage.
No airport bus to Hutt City a 'slap in the face'
The future of the Airport Flyer bus is up for debate at a transport meeting this morning.
Taita hit and run: Accused in court
Jade Mark Harris has been charged over the hit and run in Taita.
Kākā baby boom: Native bird numbers increasing in the capital
Pet owners are asked to keep their dogs on a leash around Wellington's reserves.
Review into Let's Get Wellington Moving to be made public
The $6.4 billion transport plan's lengthily 'health check' has left many frustrated.
Inside Te Paamaru - the former Wellington Night Shelter
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Holi cancelled: Wellington misses out on colourful festival
Festival organisers were unable to import special coloured powder from India in time.
Wellington's new convention centre secures Festival for the Future
The building is one of the only council construction projects on time and on budget.
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