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Owners of dog that bit elderly woman dispute story

The couple said they were holding the dog when woman approached to pat it without asking.

Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer

OPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.

Elderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendons

The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.

Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers

Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.

'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242k

A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.

Violent offender clocked at 133kmh before attempted carjacking in ‘horrific’ drive to victim

Brody Gray's dangerous driving led to a crash and then an attempted carjacking.

Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group

A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.

‘I hope you have the life you deserve’: Wellington tradesman made to pay almost $60,000 to victims of scam plumbing

Victims said they suffered significantly as a result of Manu Anae's work.

Council says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factory

Its chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.

Corrections guard convicted for bringing in sweet and sour pork for inmate but not for cannabis

The forbidden treats were for a prisoner who was having a birthday.

Catholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's request

One victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.

Local Focus: En-garde! Fencers fight in Hawke's Bay!

"We've got fencers from as far down as Dunedin and Far North," Baz Clark said.

Diesel leak closes police station

The building has to be cleaned and ventilated.

Lane reopens after Stokes Valley slip

Residents have spent two months fighting giant traffic queues to leave their suburb.

Prisoner needed surgery after boiled water attack

The hot water dispenser was faulty, so dispensed water at 90C instead of 70C.

'Blood everywhere': Bar keeps serving drinks as stabbed patron nearly bleeds out

He lost three litres of blood while bar staff continued serving patrons.

Nearly two hours to leave the suburb: Slip creates bottleneck

On a good day it take Matthew Crawford 40 minutes just to leave his suburb.

Police seeking driver involved in hit-and-run in Wellington

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