'She drove to kill time, she killed my son instead'
Samuel Jackson-Seligman-Lemaire was a "lovable rogue", his family says.
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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
Online or phone bookings taken for classes in online banking.
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
A witness says the scene was chaotic when a roller started ploughing into cars.
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
Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.
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'."
What winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand again
The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.
From Sir Peter Jackson to Sir Roger Hall: NZ's 'Ten Pound Pom' legacy
Their stories have been shared as part of a free weekend of access to immigration records.
'No signs' Wellington man who died in mental health unit was depressed
Nurses say they did the best they could for Wellington man Samuel Fischer.
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
Samuel Fischer was "distressed" after discussions over his future care.
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
PureCure made more than $300,000 selling chlorine water to cancer patients.
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.
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