Prison escaper 'conditioned' staff to overlook his risk
"Manipulative" Damon Exley had escaped from custody six times before, review says.
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Forecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.
Human remains removed from Porirua park, investigation continues
Police have not yet given an indication of the age of the remains.
'Do the right thing by Baby Ru', police urge
Police say they are 'absolutely committed' to getting justice.
Wellington City Council negotiating move to former Datacom HQ
The building is advertised as being in a prime waterfront location with harbour views.
Escaped prisoner who raped woman fires lawyers, refuses to acknowledge court during sentencing
Damon John Exley was convicted twice before for similar offences.
Te Papa invites Kiwis to 'share their views' on Te Tiriti show after protest
The call comes after 12 people were arrested in December for vandalising the exhibition.
Focus: Wellington's water crisis
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Police reopen road after inspecting 'item of concern' found near Israeli embassy
Police were investigating after an item of concern was found outside the Israeli embassy.
Army truck crashes into RSA at notorious black spot
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Skyrocketing insurance for apartment owners: Treasury admits 'knowledge gap'
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Wellington on a budget: Your guide to the capital's best free attractions
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'It's just tragic': Man killed in crane-jumping misadventure mourned in hometown
The tragedy has affected a lot of people in Jarreth Colquhoun's hometown of Wairoa.
Why Wellington’s Zealandia deserves the top spot in New Zealand Tourism Awards
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Wellington residents face 15.4 % rates increase as water shortage bites
Wellington City councillors have also been briefed on possible budget cuts.
Richard Prebble: Wellington City needs its own Wayne Brown
OPINION: Giving the city taxpayers’ money would only reward reckless behaviour.
Why judge gave NZ athlete discharge without conviction and suppression for sex offences with teen
The judge referred to the impact on the man's sports career as a mitigating factor.
Khandallah grandmother remembered as ‘kind and caring’ friend
A homicide probe is under way after Helen Gregory was found dead at her home.
$2.5b fix floated for capital's leaky pipes
Wellington Water says it's up to the council how much it wants to spend.
Ex-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildren
Kevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.
Fatal shooting victim named
Police received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.
Wellington installs new bilingual parking meters to replace $1.5m sensors
The city has new meters despite the last upgrade happening as recently as 2016.
Police following ‘positive lines of inquiry’ after elderly woman found dead
Helen Gregory, 79, was found dead in her home last week.
Tory Whanau: Wellington's water woes 'to take decades to fix'
Whanau said her meeting with minister Simeon Brown was 'very constructive and positive'.
Woman dies at Wellington Central Police Station
Police say the woman was taken into custody on outstanding warrants for arrest.
Could water meters ease Wellington's water woes?
Wellington has level 2 water restrictions in place.
Neighbours anxious for answers as homicide investigation continues
Woman, 79. found dead, described as a keen gardener and quiet lady who kept to herself.
Small Business: Barbenheimer breaks Penthouse Cinema’s nearly 50-year box office record
The Kisby family bought the Vogue in 1975 and turned it into the iconic Penthouse Cinema.
The political risk facing the Government over the Interislander ferries
The uncertainty comes a year on from when Kaitaki lost power in the middle of Cook Strait.
Watch: Bowler takes 4-5 in T20 Super Smash final
A strong spell from Rosemary Mair couldn't douse the Wellington Blaze.
Police name man who died jumping from crane into Wellington Harbour
A body was recovered from the water after a person jumped from the Hikitia Floating Crane.
Woman 'died of a violent act', homicide investigation launched
Helen Gregory, 79, was found deceased in her home.
Cost-cutting looms for Hutt City RiverLink
The RiverLink project for Lower Hutt will go ahead despite budget blowout.