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Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.
Police nab burglars in the act
Members of the Wellington public aided police in tracking down the three teenagers.
Māori support for sex abuse victims pitched to council
Māori women need a specific sexual violence support service, a community group says.
Boy kicks would-be abductor in shins
A man with lollies tried to grab a child near Karori.
Defiant Kāpiti councillor vows to 'carry on' in position
David Scott says he will not stand down despite being found guilty of indecent assault.
'Arts District' will be place to visit in capital
A Wellington "Arts District" will be a destination in its own right, say business owners.
Empty mortar shells found at Courier Post depot
The road was closed while police worked to find out what the item of concern was.
Councillor's penis measured as part of indecent assault trial
Object that pressed into her was 'four or five inches long', says complainant.
Pedestrian killed by train in Upper Hutt
The victim died at a railway crossing in Upper Hutt.
Airbnb fight: A tenant subleased a home; the landlord has been awarded the profits
The tenant made over $12,000 in revenue over six months by illegally subletting.
Air NZ plane lands after circling Tauranga Airport
Fifty people on board Air NZ flight circling Tauranga Airport with landing gear problems.
Kapiti councillor on trial for indecent assault
Woman accusing David Scott of indecent assault says she felt awkward and disgusted.
Wellington train lines get $49m boost
The upgrades will include 1274 new poles and 38km of overhead wires.
Wallaby in Wellington: A marsupial mystery unfolds
The cyclist was unsure if it was a possum or rat at first glance.
Trial begins in taxi driver kidnapping case
A trial for the alleged kidnapping has begun in Wellington this morning.
Diners pinch metal straws from restaurants
Trying to look after the planet is costing businesses more than they bargained for.
Six dead within 41 hours: Families destroyed after horror weekend on roads
Six people lost their lives following crashes around the country this weekend.
Storm punishes with winds, rain and snow
Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.
Pair's lucky escape from Whenuapai crash
Two people rescued from waist deep water after car plunges into harbour and flips.
Teen dies in boot after police pursuit ends in crash
The teenager was one of six people crammed into the stolen car.
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Reserve Bank building to reopen
Reserve Bank building in Wellington to reopen next week following asbestos discovery.
Flight turned around after passenger suffers suspected heart attack
The passenger was met by ambulance staff after it returned to Wellington.
Moderate quake shakes lower North Island
A magnitude 4.3 quake rocked the lower North Island this morning.
Wellington mayor welcomes Budget
Mayor Justin Lester said the Budget would help council achieve its own housing goals.
Air testing at Reserve Bank after asbestos find
Three levels of the building have been tested and were found to be clear.
Council votes to restore iconic grandstand
The 94-year-old structure will be strengthened instead of demolished.
Entertainer in court keeps name secret
The entertainer is allowed to keep his identity secret for now.
Dame Annette King receives New Year Honours
Dame Annette was recognised in an all-female ceremony in Wellington today.
Bumbling pom poms to roam capital's waterfront
The pom pom costumes are made from yarn, fabric, and UV LED strips.
Wellington teacher deregistered over domestic offences
Tribunal let man off twice but says third time showed risk of reoffending.
Asbestos found in Reserve Bank building
The building in Wellington has been closed and staff sent home after the find.
20-tonne sculpture unveiled in Lower Hutt
Lightwing is designed to resemble different aspects of Lower Hutt.