Police identify woman found dead in Wellington harbour
The woman was thought to have been walking nearby shortly before she was found dead.
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Wellington’s controversial Reading Cinemas deal canned by council
Wellington City Council has announced it's ended negotiations with Reading International.
Concern public sector cuts will see frontline cops taking on back-room jobs
Roles tackling child exploitation, extremism and money-laundering are on the line.
'It’s just not human': Concert-goer left for dead on Wellington road
'It looks like he’s been through [an] industrial machine, smashing his body around.'
Te Papa removes defaced Treaty of Waitangi panel
Protestors took spray paint and an angle grinder to the display in December.
Mum sentenced for failing to get medical care for injured baby
The baby had been out of hospital just a few days when his mother noticed something wrong.
Editorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiral
OPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.
'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cuts
The agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.
Opinion: 'Rage rooms' are on the rise - climate hit hardest with reality
OPINION: What do you smash? Well, that’s where my rage comes in!
Pedestrian seriously injured in suspected Wellington hit-and-run
The person was located by a ride-share driver on Sunday morning.
Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance
A number of Wellington schools are using cultural dance to help with their learning.
'Keep the faith': Luxon weighs in on Crusaders' struggles
Luxon remains confident in the team's ability to reach the playoffs and handle adversity.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
Mystery surrounds identity of woman pulled dead from Wellington Harbour
Multiple people have died in Wellington Harbour during the past decade.
'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest
'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'
Old Wellington Boys’ Institute building gutted by suspicious fire
Fenz feared squatters may be inside the burning building but it was thankfully empty.
Govt promises to reinvest public sector cost savings in ‘critical front-line services'
It comes as a number of agencies are cutting jobs in their search for savings.
Woman's body found in Wellington Harbour
The woman was thought to be aged between 60 and 70.
Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
Man slashes tyres in Porirua: Police ask for information from public to find offender
The man was seen slashing tyres on Lyttleton Ave about 1pm Saturday.
Highly potent synthetic opioid found in fake diazepam tablet, possible nationwide circulation
People mistaking the tablet for diazepam are at significant risk of harm, including death.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
'I get off the plane and feel at home': John Campbell on his Samoan chief title
He is John Campbell, the journalist, and also Toleafoa John, the Samoan matai.
Phoenix held by Jets
All the action as the Wellington Phoenix drew with the Newcastle Jets.
Hurricanes stay perfect in Fiji
All the action as the Hurricanes eased past the Fijian Drua in Suva.
Wellington job market feels impact of public sector cuts with drop in salaries, listings
Data shows jobs in central government are down significantly, and applications are up.
'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cuts
The MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.
Mental Health Foundation looks to cut jobs
Around half of the foundation's income is from Government contracts.
Man bombarded neighbour with crude texts before indecent act
The victim felt so unsafe she left her flat and moved in with a friend.
What councils can do instead of hiking rates to pay for infrastructure
For every $100 invested in infrastructure about $24 comes from local government.
Wellington's controversial heritage flats could be bowled for student accommodation
The eyesore building has sat empty since 2012 and could finally get a new lease on life.
Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.
'I've been in fight mode': Wellington's Cranfields closing after 33 years
Nicola Cranfield is exhausted and doesn't want to spend her days battling the council.
Te Papa's defaced Treaty of Waitangi exhibition to be removed next week
No decision has been made about the defaced panel's future.