'Stalemate': Council votes to plug Wellington Town Hall blowout
The council has agreed to fund a cost increase of up to $147m.
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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.
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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.
Police investigation after unexplained death of baby
The infant was taken to hospital unresponsive.
Paddle found as search continues for missing kayaker
Michaela Leger was last seen entering the water at Raumati Beach on Saturday night.
Police investigating ‘unexplained’ death in Lower Hutt
The person died at Hutt Hospital yesterday
'Extremely concerned': Search for missing kayaker, 29, continues
Michaela Leger was last seen entering the water at Raumati Beach on Saturday night.
Police appeal for sightings of 35-year-old missing diver
Jinting Guo was last seen in Titahi Bay and had taken his diving gear out with him.
Faults near Wellington open up new insights
Scientists mapping the region's faults make fascinating new discovery.
Police arrest man allegedly armed with machete at Wellington house party
After being asked "what's up", the man pointed the machete towards the group.
Home of Māori theatre company Taki Rua, gets heritage status
Community support for the listing was strong, with only a few opposing submissions.
Police appeal for information about missing Wellington kayaker
The woman was wearing a long-sleeved red top and grey track pants.
'What about us?' Treaty settlement leaves home owners fearing they will lose access
Anxious beachfront home owners plead with council and government over Treaty settlement.
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Weasel trapped inside Zealandia wildlife sanctuary
Rare taonga species at Zealandia had not adapted to deal with introduced predators.
Wellington bus drivers to be back-paid seven months of higher wages
Kinetic workers' wages to be lifted to average rate of $30/hour, backdated to April 1.
Buses replace trains in Auckland and Wellington over Labour Weekend
Progress on major rail projects and maintenance work will be done over the long weekend.
‘She took advantage of my vulnerability’: $1.6 million fraudster sent to prison
Rebecca Kennedy stole $1.6m from unwitting victims - all of whom were her friends.
Slack safety and weak leadership blamed for port deaths
Two men died at seperate ports in April last year.
Serepisos-linked home goes to reserve-free mortgagee sale
Family home of former Apprentice host put on market after liquidation of owner.
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Heritage building subject of landmark court case to be demolished after fire
Wrangle over earthquake-prone building rules, heritage and the question of who pays.
Golden Mile contract close to being signed, despite National’s opposition
Plan to remove cars could sneak through while National forms a Government.
Wellington cyclists ingenious method to sweep away tack
People have made complaints of thumbtacks in the inner city's cycleway for weeks.
Wellington death: Son revealed as suspected killer, found dead in Hong Kong
Woman was found dead in her home on Monday, the same day her son died in Hong Kong.
Locals fear petition to ban ‘siren battles’ falling on deaf ears
Vehicles face off to see who can play music the loudest and clearest.