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.
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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
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Serepisos-linked home goes to reserve-free mortgagee sale
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Heritage building subject of landmark court case to be demolished after fire
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Golden Mile contract close to being signed, despite National’s opposition
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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.
Chinese Embassy leaves rubbish, cleaning bill at rental
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Vicious attack on Porirua shopkeeper: 15yo boy culprit too young to prosecute
The victim is still fighting for his life in intensive care a fortnight after attack.
Man suspected of killing Miramar woman dies in Hong Kong
Police say Irene Katsougiannis knew her killer.
'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington
The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.
Wellington woman found dead named, suspected killer dies in Hong Kong
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Touching moment: 21yo new MP pays tribute to trailblazing ancestor at Parliament
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Cast of world's largest dinosaur to go on display at Te Papa
The largest dinosaur in the world is heading to Te Papa.
Wāhine XV teams welcomed to Wellington with pōwhiri
The world's best women rugby players assemble in Wellington for tournament.
Contractors move into permanent roles ahead of public service cuts
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Tory Whanau's $50k trip to Asia, was it worth it?
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'Can't tell you our secrets': How the Black Ferns have changed since last meeting France
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'Heartless idiots': Hoax bomb threat disrupts school and tangi
The wife of the deceased remained behind with his body as everyone was evacuated.
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Miramar homicide victim lost husband six years ago
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'Political interference': Visiting Saudi govt cited in multimillion-dollar property dispute
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