Sex offender wanted name secret so wife wouldn't leave him. A judge wasn't swayed
He originally asked for suppression to save his 49-year marriage.
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Police are focusing their search on the Atiwhakatau Stream.
Pomare Station hit and run accused arrested
Police earlier called for Chad Clark to come to court to face charges.
Man accused of being a 'nark' attacked by Mongrel Mob member with knife
The mobster approached his victim while wielding a knife.
Police locate vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run, call for witnesses
The pedestrian died at the scene.
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Top football coach red-carded after sideline comment
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Parliament protester who hurled paver at police says he’s not violent
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Frank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grass
The revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.
Search for man missing in Mount Holdsworth area enters fourth day
Weather conditions are challenging.
'Never see you again': Former meth addict involved in planning violent robbery turns life around
The woman, who avoided jail, thanked the judge for giving her a chance.
Up to an hour to leave suburb: 'Nightmare' traffic for residents
Some residents are spending up to an hour in the car just to leave their suburb.
Egg shortage: Bakeries, cafes scrambling for supply
Hospitality and wholesalers say they have no access to the staple ingredient.
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How National’s transport policy stacks up against Let’s Get Wellington Moving
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Wellington Zoo says behaviour ‘normal’ after Chinese zoo’s sun bears accused of being ‘men in costumes’
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74 people take voluntary redundancy at Victoria University of Wellington amidst financial concerns
The month-long voluntary redundancy period has come to an end.
Church groups say restrictions on gatherings breach of human rights
Free To Be Church Trust has gone to the Court of Appeal over the Covid restrictions.
'Grateful she wasn't alone': Sibling thanks public after sister killed in hit and run
The woman was killed in a hit and run near Pomare Station about 7am.
Phoenix sign player currently suspended for homophobic slur
The signing comes just weeks after Fin Conchie made the comments in the Wellington league.
Search continues for man missing in Mount Holdsworth area
Michael MacGregor was last seen on Monday.
‘Inspiring’ journey: How parents’ escape from war-ravaged country fires up footballer
Footballer's parents escaped war-torn Yugoslavia - now he's impressing in NZ
Willis Lane has opened in Wellington
Willis Lane, a new entertainment precinct including an upmarket foodcourt, has opened on Wellington's Willis St. Video / Supplied.
Opinion: The Let’s Get Wellington Moving project we shouldn't mess with
OPINION: It would be hypocritical for the Govt or National to scrap Golden Mile project.
Picture of blank wall wins $25,000 art prize
The winning piece speaks of the artist's long nights nursing her babies to sleep.
Wellington residents overcharged for council rates
Greater Wellington Regional Council says it's an unfortunate error.
Let’s Get Wellington Moving: Consulting crippled the capital’s chance
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Alleged ‘threatening or intimidating’ behaviour: Nats MP referred to Privileges Committee
It follows a complaint by Labour MP Rachel Boyack.