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Man found bloodied on doorstep after street stabbing now accused of lying to police
Abbas Munshi is charged with "fabricating circumstances" around the stabbing.
Bluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchor
More than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.
Opinion: Tory Whanau's mayoralty damaged by toxic airport sale
OPINION: It’s difficult to see how Wellington's Mayor comes out of the saga looking good.
'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assault
Givealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.
Legal action, cones and speed bumps: The road that closed Bordeaux Bakery
Thorndon Quay is one of the most important commuter routes for Wellingtonians.
CentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdowns
Wellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.
Kāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letter
Philippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.
Young man dies after Wellington assault, boxer accused of attack, victim named
A 29yo boxer is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.
Wellington cafe closing all three of its stores after 30 years
Bordeaux Bakery is blaming the council's removal of car parks for its demise.
Bluebridge ferry hits wharf in Picton in strong winds
The incident comes after Connemara lost power in Cook Strait last month.
Tory Whanau's airport share sale at risk as council reconsiders decision
Wellington City Council is preparing for a crucial vote this week.
Buildings inspected, more leaks expected after strong Wellington quake
The capital city's drinking water pipes are particularly vulnerable.
Aftershock of magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits Wellington
GeoNet reported light shaking in Cook Strait at 2.23pm.
Man charged after early morning assualt in Wellington, police search for witnesses
Police want to speak to two women sitting close by when man was injured.
The retiree leading Wellington's rates revolt
Judy Rohloff says people aren't just upset, they're angry.
Wellington councillors accused of ‘deliberately excluding’ iwi voices on airport shares sale
Tensions at the council are at boiling point.
Will Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry up
Restrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.
Govt considered disestablishing Māori Crown Relations Office
It was decided to retain office as a departmental agency to "minimise disruption".
Wellington councillors asked staff not to remove pro-Palestine graffiti
Council officials have warned councillors against 'deliberately taking sides'.
Wellington long tunnel investigation taking longer than expected, costing more
Labour has accused National of backtracking on its election promises.
Risk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags on
Concerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.
Multimillion-dollar Wellington cycleway on pause after council cost savings
The council is not planning any investment in the project over the next three years.
Poll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?
The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.
Justice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim Dotcom
The Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.
'Shock and panic’ on board Air NZ flight that aborted landing
The passenger said there was a big jolt as the plane touched the runway.
Cook Strait ferry that lost power returns to service
The Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.
Missing records hinder investigation into treatment of patient at aged care facility
Ultimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.