Paekakariki Hill Rd crash leaves person with serious injuries
Paekakariki Hill Rd near Wellington city is closed after a serious crash.
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The arrested man is in custody and charges are being considered.
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Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.
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Porirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harm
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Man 'accidentally' involved in murder attempt sentenced
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Man who died under suspicious circumstances in Wellington named
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SAFE slams sentence after bull left riddled with arrows in ‘depraved’ attack
Two men were discharged without conviction for the offending.
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Both men pointed the finger at the other over the 'repugnant' offending.
Man accused of causing nine fractures to baby appears in court
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Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer
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Man charged over injured baby in Porirua
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Manhunt launched for mobster after Wellington shooting
The victim was shot in the leg, police say.
Fire crews bring large blaze under control in Porirua
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Guns and stolen property found during Porirua police raid
No one has been charged in the wake of the raid.
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