‘It’s okay to reach out: Former Wellington mayor on dad’s suicide
Justin Lester was 11 years old when his father took his own life.
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Legal action launched over plan to remove cars from Wellington’s Golden Mile
Early construction work is due to begin next week.
National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned
The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.
Doctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitated
The woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.
Pasifika mothers, daughters, wives urged to get tested to help save lives
Around 180 people get cervical cancer in New Zealand and die from the disease each year.
National League showdown: Familiar Wellington foe awaits Napier City Rovers in season-opener
Napier City Rovers aim for winning start to football's 2023 National League.
Interislander freight ferry to set sail for Greece after sale
KiwiRail bought the Valentine in January of this year.
Ruff ride: Man imprisoned after stealing car with labrador in the back
The car thief had an unexpected passenger.
Police name siblings killed in Shannon milk tanker crash
The brother and sister were killed in the crash on September 6.
Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims
The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.
Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island
Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.
First glimpse of Shelly Bay since housing development scrapped
The road has been closed for months due to an asbestos risk.
'It was terrifying': Woman's year-long battle for payout after landslide
A woman whose house was damaged by a landslide is still waiting for her insurance payout.
Pedestrian death: Drink-driver admits killing Irish national
The drunk man was driving at almost twice the legal speed limit when he hit a pedestrian.
Mayor, officials on $50,000 Asia trip
Tory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.
'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse
The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.
Nelson woman searching for the ‘guardian angel’ who helped her through terrifying flight from Wellington
Winds in Wellington topped 100km/h yesterday.
Kāpiti news in brief: Big macs no match for strong winds
Winds of over 100km/h bring down trees and more.
Why Wellington’s ‘financial crisis’ is being kept secret
The city is facing a financial reality that could hamper Mayor Tory Whanau's big promises.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Turf war: Man steals lawn in the dead of night, police investigating
A security camera caught footage of the man stealing new rolls of lawn.
Man charged after armed robbery at Wellington bar
A manager was allegedly dragged through the restaurant in the incident.
Restore Passenger Rail protester charged with assault after spray paint incident
Two people were arrested after a luxury car dealership was paint-bombed in Wellington.
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'Irresponsible and unaffordable': Chris Hipkins slams National's policies
The election campaign is nearing the end of its second week.
Builder skips out on job after allegedly causing $70k botch-up
None of the walls were straight and all the weatherboards had to be torn off and replaced.
Two dead, road closed in crash near Palmerston North
The road is closed between Te Maitai Rd and Hillcrest Rd.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters cover car dealership in paint
Restore Passenger Rail protesters have covered Gazley Motors in central Wellington with red paint. Video / Jack Crossland / James Cockle
Restore Passenger Rail protesters spray Wellington car dealership with paint
Police have arrested three people and charges are being considered.
‘Financial crisis’: Wellington City Council told to drastically cut capital spending
Hundreds of millions of dollars may need to be cut in the coming years.
Newly patched mobster carried out violent revenge attack on rival gang
Teenager was robbed by members of the Crips in a drug deal gone wrong.
Workers sent home, tankers sent out due to water outage in central Wellington
Large parts of the CBD are without water after a pipe burst.
Phone scammer reportedly posing as police officer
Police and other government agencies will never call and ask for credit card details.