'I'm innocent': Baby Ru's mum speaks about day her son was killed
Baby Ru’s mother reflects on her loss and unanswered questions 18 months on.
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Health NZ paid for Margie Apa to do governance course as she was leaving the role
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Phoenix captain announces retirement just before last game
Annalie Longo bids farewell to Wellington Phoenix with a 1-1 draw in finale.
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The students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.
Thomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew Little
OPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.
Why Director-General of Health was hand-picked, not traditionally hired
Ex-Transport Secretary Audrey Sonerson was appointed to the role in April.
Armed police descend on Johnsonville
Officers are armed as a 'precaution' after a reported firearms sighting.
Porirua locals & Ngāti Toa hold first citizens' assembly to plan for climate change
One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions.
Listen: 'Full of ****' – Mayoral hopeful's 'fancy lunch' sparks outrage
Councillor Ray Chung is under fire for skipping a 'vital' meeting for lunch with donors.
Previously withheld polling reveals who Wellingtonians are backing for mayor
Tory Whanau says the poll isn't her focus.
'Talent repellent': Entrepreneur says he wouldn't set up in Wellington today
Raygun founder John-Daniel Trask says 'abject wokeness' is driving people away.
Death threats and false claims: Mayor's legal battle with ex-councillor revealed
The case has been shrouded in secrecy until today.
Mum of harassed schoolgirl calls for bus passengers to step in
The mum said all her female friends would have similar stories of harassment in public.
Jonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New Zealanders
OPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.
'Palpable frustration': Major sewer works disrupt state highway
The $5.2 million project in Lower Hutt is expected to be completed in two weeks.
Baby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police have
Today marks 18 months since Baby Ru's death from blunt trauma.
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run again
Barry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.
Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash
Everton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.
'Full support': Hipkins backs Andrew Little for potential run at Wellington mayor
The Labour leader says Little is a "top bloke" and would do well as Wellington mayor.
Exclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’
The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lesson
A symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.
Andrew Little ‘actively considering’ Wellington mayoralty bid
The former Labour leader says the city needs a change.
‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat
Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.
One of NZ’s ‘most daring’ Grand Designs back on the market
The Wellington home hangs over a 45-degree hill and includes a glass elevator.
School bans energy drinks after spike in sick bay visits
Students were feeling sick after skipping breakfast and "guzzling" energy drinks instead.
Courthouses reopened following alleged bomb threats
The first court was evacuated about 10.45am.
Greens back Tory Whanau for second term as Wellington mayor
Whanau admitted in Feb she 'wasn’t being Green' by supporting some controversial policies.
Police treating Wellington man Simon Bird’s death as a homicide
The 65-year-old was found dead outside his home in the suburb of Northland on Tuesday.
Police believe Miramar aggravated burglary, Nabizadah death are connected
Police want to hear from the driver of a grey or silver Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6 seen nearby.
Death of ‘true gentleman’ in Wellington treated as unexplained
Tributes for Simon Bird flooded social media on Wednesday night.
Car towed from scene of unexplained death in Wellington suburb
Residents can expect a large police presence on Albemarle Rd.
Police not looking for anyone else after discovery of two bodies in Wellington
Police found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.
Injured man appears in court after allegedly ramming police with child in car
Five police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.