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Teens wearing school uniforms spotted leaving scene of suspicious fire
Police are seeking CCTV footage from residents or business owners in the area.
Interislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money back
A Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.
Whānau gather to farewell baby Ruthless-Empire, homicide investigation continues
Loved ones released balloons into the sky to mark what would have been his birthday.
Hipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MP
The Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.
'Life is full': Ardie Savea on faith, family and future goals
The All Black is tackling some big issues on his return from the World Cup.
Birth of slain toddler Ruthless-Empire had never been registered due to name rejected
Police are still hunting who was responsible for the violent death of Wellington toddler.
Time for closure: Whānau of woman who died in mental health unit hope inquest will help others
Whānau concluded the inquest with moving waiata, haka and karakia.
Young teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fire
The four youths were aged 13 and 14.
Devastation in Taita after violent death of toddler
Councillor Naomi Shaw said the community is in shock, but banding together.
Police search Otaki for missing man with back injury, last seen two weeks ago
Duncan Hill has been known to spend time alone, or with "spiritual groups".
Police release new information in search for missing Ōtaki kayaker
The woman may have been in a single-seat yellow kayak, not a two-seater.
Person of interest in Baby Ruthless-Empire death facing separate violence charges
Police are interested in three people, one already before the courts for violence.
Greater Wellington Regional Council says yes, Auckland Council says no
GWRC will establish a Māori constituency for the 2025 local government elections.
Who killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’
Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
Boy's family claim severe OCD triggered by acne meds
But ACC disagrees and has declined coverage for the boy.
White-collar woman's $44,000 work theft results in community work and name suppression
The judge said a community-based sentence was insufficient but then gave her exactly that.
'She didn't deserve to die': Inquest into woman's suspected suicide at mental health unit begins
Esther Osborne told a nurse she wanted to die. Shortly after, she was found unresponsive.
'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigation
Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre could be demolished: councillor
Councillor Tony Randle says they can't go through with another project like the Town Hall.
Judge refuses halt to Serepisos house sale
Judge says brothers' bid failed at the first hurdle necessary.
Funeral held for Miramar homicide victim
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Mum says toddler allegedly found with baby wipe in mouth was ‘murdered’
Police say the toddler's death is unexplained.
'Stalemate': Council votes to plug Wellington Town Hall blowout
The council has agreed to fund a cost increase of up to $147m.
Car crashes into Porirua property, one person seriously injured
The Serious Crash unit has been advised.
Miramar homicide victim to be farewelled at private service
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Who are the ‘kōhanga reo generation’?
The 2023 election saw a changing of the guard in Māori political representation.
Baby wipes in mouth of 'vibrant, happy' child who died, police investigate
Ruthless-Empire was the 'most vibrant, happiest child', his grand-aunt says.
Independent experts find potential $1b hole in Wellington City Council books
But the council has hit back, saying the claim is based on old figures.
Toddler who died in unexplained circumstances was 'the soul' of his family
Ruthless-Empire was one day away from turning 2 when he died in Hutt Hospital.
Diving equipment, smart watch found on beach in search for missing diver Jinting Guo
Guo has been missing since Thursday.
Demolition of burned heritage building to begin today
The Toomath’s building was gutted by fire just over a week ago.
Opinion: Tory Whanau plagued by dysfunction, complaints, leaking
Little has been learnt from a $90,000 review of the previous council's problems.
Earthquake felt in Wellington
The earthquake was felt in Wellington and the top of the South Island.