Large gang presence in Wellington region, police monitoring
Drivers can expect to see a large number of gang members on the roads today.
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Porirua could get 6000 new homes under new scheme
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Child rapist who caused 'generational trauma' jailed
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Driver hits fallen tree on Paekākāriki Hill Road
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New six-unit mental health facility opens in Porirua
'The completion of this project shows this government takes mental health seriously.'
Wellington man missing for six days found safe and well
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No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
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Commuter woes continue in Wellington for second day
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Three people taken to hospital after suspicious house fire in Porirua
Ten fire trucks were sent to the blaze in Titahi Bay.
Teen admits stabbing boy while 'defending friend' in school hallway scuffle
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Pacific Budget package prioritises homes, health and Dawn Raids history
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Teen charged with Tawa stabbing appears in court
The boy has automatic name suppression due to his age.
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Arise interns allege bullying, hush money and '20-hour' days
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EV owners warned to 'plan ahead' when using Transmission Gully
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Biggest month on record for Wellington Free Ambulance, as health services look towards busy winter
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Thomas Coughlan: Forget poor, 'squeezed middle' what it's all about
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Transmission Gully: Motorists complain of chipped, cracked windscreens on new motorway
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