Lower Hutt house fire deliberately lit: police
A person at the house woke up to find the front porch ablaze.
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The deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight.
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Gabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.
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Proposed new legislation aims to make it easier to delist heritage buildings.
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in Wellington
Part of Manners St is closed to traffic while police examine the scene.
Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies
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‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZB
The mayor's team said they were trying to "diversify our media engagements".
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Tens of millions have already been spent on buildings that now need strengthening again.
‘Very scary’: Parents warned after school kids approached by man with knife
Parents are being urged to discuss safety with their children.
Woman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash named
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Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
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Rugby player with ‘bright future’ avoids conviction after man choked unconscious, fractures skull
The victim spent months off work after suffering a brain bleed.
Ombudsman reconsiders KiwiRail’s bid to keep ‘excessive’ consultant spend secret
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said the cost is 'excessive and not justifiable'.
‘Killing the city’: Furious motorcyclists slam $1 per hour parking proposal
Some motorcyclists argue the new fee will deter people from coming into Wellington City.
Winston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry company
The company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries.
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Storm-damaged house dispute
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Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down
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Police seize Wellington drug dealer’s 42-foot yacht and high-end art
Drugs were concealed in inner-city parking buildings and exchanged for cash.
'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.
Mid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmac
A passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained.
UK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in Martinborough
The owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.
Analysis: Golden Mile design revealed but Tory Whanau’s legacy on fragile ground
A contract has still not been signed for work to transform Courtenay Place.
'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigation
TVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.
Kmart mop causes horror injury to Kiwi woman
Staff lost the mop but still found there were no issues with safety, she claimed.
‘Be open to relocating’: Recruiters’ grim advice for Wellington job seekers
Recruiters say some are getting desperate, applying for jobs outside their skill set.
‘Life and death': Cost of living preventing Kiwis from accessing crucial medical tool
Kate McCombs remembers urgently tapping her MedicAlert bracelet, trying to get help.
‘Rebuilding my relationship with the Greens’ - Tory Whanau’s bid for a second term
She is rebuilding relationships with the party after championing controversial policies.
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Wellington’s hospitality scene: What has replaced all the closed restaurants?
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Five people arrested following firearm threat at Wellington property
AOS was called out and the street was blocked off as a precaution.
$19,000 cash, drugs, and $8k watch seized in Hutt Valley raid
The 38-year-old appeared in court on multiple drug and supply charges.
Police confirm one dead in Upper Hutt crash
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Wellington city property valuations plummet 24%, no suburb unscathed
The average house value is now sitting at $1.08 million.