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'Horrendous': Man falls into tank 'chocka' with sewage, hosed off by fire crews

The 'lucky' man told firefighters he was off to buy a Lotto ticket.

Opinion: Should Govt run a mile from Tory Whanau's 'shambles' council?

Simeon Brown says official advice on potential Government intervention is just days away.

Burst water main floods SH1 in central Wellington with muddy water

Motorists have been told to expect delays.

'Haven't broken the law': Wellington councillors challenge Govt intervention threat

Wellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.

Love messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant says

The man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.

'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fine

Meanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.

'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's mother

The man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.

Man told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraud

Andrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.

Wellington council warned airport could request money for expansion plan

If the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.

‘Chaos and confusion’: Wellington council votes to stop controversial airport sale

The sale has divided the council and cost the mayor crucial support.

Arrest made after house shot at in Palmerston North

A house was shot at and a vehicle damaged with a bat.

Large pool of brown wastewater spews into Wellington’s harbour

People have been told to avoid the area while Wellington Water responds.

Courtenay Place death: Young people 'playing roulette' going out in Wellington

The mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.

Opinion: Tory Whanau's mayoralty damaged by toxic airport sale

OPINION: It’s difficult to see how Wellington's Mayor comes out of the saga looking good.

'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assault

Givealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.

Legal action, cones and speed bumps: The road that closed Bordeaux Bakery

Thorndon Quay is one of the most important commuter routes for Wellingtonians.

CentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdowns

Wellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.

Young man dies after Wellington assault, victim named

A 29yo is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.