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"He certainly stood out for the same reasons he continues to stand out today."
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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Fire fears: High-ladder truck withdrawn from first response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.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
All Blacks test fraudulent tickets cancelled
It's highly likely some tickets have been on-sold to unknowing fans.
Greater Wellington's Chris Laidlaw hangs up the boots
But his deputy is seeking re-election after a tumultuous year with the city's bus network.
Taxi driver shooting sentence appeal dismissed
The court said Dylan Nuku's mental impairment and remorse was considered in sentencing
Local government not so sexy - but still important
Candidate nominations for local body elections open today and you should care about it.
Mt Victoria Tunnel reopens, heavy congestion after crash
Crash will likely cause rush hour chaos in the capital.
Life support off, paralysed crash toddler fights on
Amirah Najim-Phillips, 2, has been breathing for 24 hours on her own after a month in ICU.
Wellington councillor feels 'betrayed' by Green Party
"I felt quite betrayed because I committed a lot of time, energy and money to the party"
'Sloppy, evasive': What's in the letter, minister?
Speculation grows around how much muscle the Greens flexed over Let's Get Welly Moving.
Name change pitched for NZ's most famous cricket ground
The Basin Reserve could soon take on a new name, focusing on women's sport.
Puzzling 35-year cold case: Fresh leads on Trades Hall bombing
Police hope modern technology can help catch a killer who has long evaded justice.
'Delightful characters': Why you should adopt an elderly pet
Nick and Waititi must be adopted out together, and will need a committed owner.
Limited Cook Strait services begin after yesterday's ferry woes
Trucks and passengers still stranded after Cook Strait Ferries vessel hit Picton wharf.
Little fighter with coolest attitude faces long recovery
Doctors first thought he had a cold, four days later he was flown to Starship Hospital
Mischievous penguins lie low after making waves at sushi store
Nary a flipper, fin or feather was spotted by DOC rangers at Wellington's train station.
No knives pulled on Hutt parking wardens since cameras brought in
Angry motorists have even pulled knives on parking wardens for issuing tickets.
Penguins drop in at sushi shop - again
The blue penguins have been removed from under a sushi bar for a second time.
Penguins ignore police, return to sushi shop
Penguins that were removed by police have apparently returned under Wellington sushi shop.
Wellington's bus network: One year on
The trials and tribulations of the city's 'lasagne of failure' bus network continue.
Another baby injured: Police investigating Nelson infant's burns
Police in Nelson are investigating how a 6-month-old baby girl sustained burn injuries.
Hundreds of native fish die in botched transfer
Wellington's Fish and Game manager Phil Teal says none of the rare brown mudfish survived.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Regional transport authority mooted for Wellington
Wellington's transport operating model 'far from perfect'.
The thin furred line
Police dogs as you've never seen them before, Pawtraits is a study in K9 aesthetics.
'You're treating me like I've got a bomb': $600 fine for man's poor choice of words
The man was waiting at a Wellington bus stop with two suitcases and an ammunition tin.