New ZealandWoman who lived at Ruthless-Empire's home wants to ‘defend myself and speak the truth’The toddler suffered fatal blunt force injuries at the address.01 Nov 05:58 AM
New ZealandKiwi man missing in Sydney foundThe 24-year-old had been last seen on Monday night heading towards a train station.01 Nov 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully legal battle: What it means for the unfinished roadWill it stay open, and will it ever be completed?01 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSlain toddler’s family asked OT to uplift him amid concerns he was in ‘danger’The relative alleged Baby Ru was 'in danger', and suggested he be uplifted 'asap'.01 Nov 12:59 AM
New ZealandDishonesty charges for high-profile bar ownerMatthew McLaughlin appeared in court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charges.31 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandPorirua smashes temperature record, trains slowed due to heatNiwa said the heat was quite 'eye-opening' and linked it to climate change.31 Oct 06:23 PM
New ZealandLegal action launched over $1.25b Transmission Gully motorwayWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says it will defend the case.31 Oct 06:11 PM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire homicide: Oranga Tamariki admits toddler was in its systemThe agency is looking into whether there could have been interventions before his death.31 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandAward-winning Wellington restaurant Shepherd closingThe owners have called it a sad but essential end to the eatery's story.30 Oct 10:29 PM
New ZealandShould dogs be allowed on the beach? Residents want poo patrolOne resident says off-leash pooches defecate wherever the urge strikes.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho lived at the house where toddler Ruthless-Empire was fatally injured?More than a week has passed since Ruthless-Empire was killed, yet nobody has been charged.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandNews stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claimsPlaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil byelection to cost $120,000 after Greens win Wellington CentralTamatha Paul pulled off a historic victory by flipping the safe Labour seat.30 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau open to selling airport shares amid cost crunchWellington's mayor admits she will also have to 'let go' of some of her campaign promises.30 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family saysThe toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.29 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandCouncil paying $25m a year in interest on debtWellington City Council's AA+ credit rating now has a negative outlook.29 Oct 10:07 PM
New ZealandTeens wearing school uniforms spotted leaving scene of suspicious firePolice are seeking CCTV footage from residents or business owners in the area.28 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandInterislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money backA Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.28 Oct 01:42 AM
New ZealandWhānau gather to farewell baby Ruthless-Empire, homicide investigation continuesLoved ones released balloons into the sky to mark what would have been his birthday.28 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandHipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MPThe Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.27 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandYoung teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fireThe four youths were aged 13 and 14.27 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandDevastation in Taita after violent death of toddlerCouncillor Naomi Shaw said the community is in shock, but banding together.27 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice search Otaki for missing man with back injury, last seen two weeks agoDuncan Hill has been known to spend time alone, or with "spiritual groups".27 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandPolice release new information in search for missing Ōtaki kayakerThe woman may have been in a single-seat yellow kayak, not a two-seater.27 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandPerson of interest in Baby Ruthless-Empire death facing separate violence chargesPolice are interested in three people, one already before the courts for violence.26 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandWho killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigationRuthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.26 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandWellington’s Michael Fowler Centre could be demolished: councillorCouncillor Tony Randle says they can't go through with another project like the Town Hall.26 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandFuneral held for Miramar homicide victimIrene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.25 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandMum says toddler allegedly found with baby wipe in mouth was ‘murdered’Police say the toddler's death is unexplained.25 Oct 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Stalemate': Council votes to plug Wellington Town Hall blowoutThe council has agreed to fund a cost increase of up to $147m.25 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into Porirua property, one person seriously injuredThe Serious Crash unit has been advised.25 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandMiramar homicide victim to be farewelled at private serviceIrene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.24 Oct 11:05 PM
New ZealandBaby wipes in mouth of 'vibrant, happy' child who died, police investigateRuthless-Empire was the 'most vibrant, happiest child', his grand-aunt says.24 Oct 09:54 PM
