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Overruled: Man can become lawyer despite four drink-drive convictions
John Stanley has seven driving convictions but he's now won an appeal to become a lawyer.
Road spikes snare driver of stolen car, no pursuit given
Police received several calls about vehicle being driven erratically before teen stopped.
Clarke Gayford talks spews and poos - all in a day's work for 'First Dad'
Baby Neve is putting parent Clarke Gayford through his paces as only a child can.
180 convictions... and now he works at a law firm
A fraudster who impersonated a lawyer and pilot is now working for a criminal lawyer.
Let's Get Welly Moving final plan imminent, likely minus big-ticket items
It is rumoured the recommended plan could go to Cabinet for sign-off this month.
Man stabbed in Wellington assault
A person has been taken to hospital after being assaulted.
Record objections against Wellington liquor shop
More than 500 objections have been submitted over the proposal for Khandallah.
New report: 80 sleeping rough, begging in Wellington
They have been cycled through prison, night shelters, rough sleeping and couch surfing.
Fears for native birds as mega-mast looms
Increased number of rats and stoats in Wainuiomata could spell trouble for native birds.
Wellington building evacuated after suspicious package reported
Police on site at the Bowen Street building.
Flat-white enthusiast gives Chinese a taste of 'Chiwi'
Michael Hongfu's cafe chains had its beginnings in Fidel's in Cuba St, Wellington.
Pop-up Globe to hit the road as 'cockpit theatres'
Get ready Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Hamilton and New Plymouth.
Karori homicide investigation: Injured 12-year-old girl now stable
Homicide investigation was launched on Friday evening following woman's death.
'Daredevil' organ donor lives on in others
Tyler Bates, 19, died after falling from a Wellington building he was climbing.
'Bucketing down' all weekend across country
Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.
Murder charge after woman dies and girl seriously injured
Police were called to the address at Lemnos Ave in the Wellington suburb of Karori.
Muslim prayer cancelled at Porirua Anzac Day service
Talk of New Zealand being all one is rubbish, says service organiser.
Man in court after wild police chase
Manuel Parkinson is accused of punching a woman in the nose and dragging her from her car.
Photographers challenge Springbok tour pictures auction
Ans Westra, Anthony Phelps challenge auction of their Springbok tour photos.
Anzac backlash: Veterans angry at Muslim prayer plan
RSA moved Muslim prayer from dawn to civic service to placate angry veterans.
Man illegally sold steroids on social media
Donald D'Ewes sold and posted prescription medicines.
Young solo mum to remain in jail for prostituting teen
Monika Kelly will serve her prison sentence after sexually exploiting a 14-year-old.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Thousands report feeling earthquake near Wellington
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt by thousands near Wellington.
Submissions strongly oppose euthanasia bill
Euthanasia bill backers say scientific polls a better judge of opinion than submissions.
Canadian teen's organ donation changes five lives
A Canadian teen who died after a fall has changed five lives through organ donation.
Teen who died while free-climbing Wellington building named
Tyler James Bates, 19, fell from a building on Gilmer Terrace on Monday.
Air NZ premium economy fares slashed
Demand for premium economy is growing quickly as leisure travellers want more comfort.
Holiday hotspots: Inside the bach boom
Property price rises at resort towns outstrip city increases.
Elderly man dies after being hit by car in Wellington
An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Wellington.
Mental health report for James Shaw's accused attacker
The man accused of breaking James Shaw's eye socket will keep his name secret for now.
Sir Peter Jackson's searing email to mayor
Sir Peter Jackson says care needs to be taken with the "precious green space".