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Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run

'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'

‘You know what happened’: Officer's plea for truth in tragic Baby Ru case

The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.

Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'

The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.

Police name Naenae hit-and-run victim

Anita Rani was hit by a car and killed last week on Naenae Rd.

A Capital Letter: How Wellington’s road cone tree stole Christmas

Feeling festive? The tree is a sharp dose of the reality residents are trying to escape.

Warning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapse

Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.

Council endorses Petone name change to Pito-one

The proposed change reflects the suburb's original Māori name and spelling.

‘We were literally gagging’: Residents complain of wafting stench from wastewater plant

The smell from a wastewater treatment plant has made people physically sick.

Areas of interest in fatal hit and run revealed

A woman was killed in the hit and run on Naenae Rd.

The Kiwi shoe company using cactus leather

Entrepreneur on taking his family's Kiwi footwear legacy from Lower Hutt to California.

'Pretty frustrated': Flights cancelled, delayed due to Wellington fog

At least four flights have been cancelled due to the fog.

Strathmore death: Fatal injuries 'accidental' during family harm incident

A post-mortem examination will be conducted tomorrow.

Luxon promises negotiations are in ‘last stages’ but hurdles still remain

Another meeting between the three leaders could be imminent.

'A tragedy': Neighbours agitated and in tears after young man dies

A police investigation into how he sustained his injuries is ongoing.

Police called as passengers pulled from Air NZ plane, face flight ban

Two passengers were removed from the Wellington to Auckland flight.

Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints

Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.

Man dies from injuries in family harm incident

A scene guard remains in place at the address.

'My heart shrunk': Witness at scene of fatal hit-and-run describes shock

The woman used a blanket from her home to cover the victim's body.