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‘We’re in trouble’- Freshwater targets could cost Wellington $3.5b

Wastewater upgrades are needed to prevent E. coli from entering rivers, lakes and streams.

Senior police officer faces civil action over Parliament protest arrests

The officer was criminally investigated, but police chose not to lay charges.

Wellington cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins

DoC has issued a formal warning over deaths amid Wellington-Petone cycleway work.

Region's youth sway vote on Māori representation

Kāpiti Coast District Council establishes a Māori ward because young people want it.

Mother who beat daughter with dog collar avoids jail

The woman strenuously denied the allegations, saying she only slapped the girls.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau publicly backs call for a ceasefire in Gaza

Whanau has ordered council not to remove a pro-Palestine mural.

Which National League football clubs are pushing young Kiwi talent the most?

Revealed: Which National League clubs give teenage footballers the most and least time.

Woman ripped off colleagues in order to look like she had a 'lavish life'

Andrea Lilo stole thousands from her workplace, boss and co-workers.

Slain toddler Baby Ru allegedly had fabric wrapped around neck

The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.

Baby Ru: Why are police yet to lay charges over toddler's death?

Three weeks have passed with no charges in the baby Ru case. We answer your questions.

Kmart bag leads to luggage confusion after Air NZ flight

The passengers had purchased the exact same type of bag the night before the flight.

Sailings cancelled after ‘dramatic’ hole ripped in hull of Cook Strait ferry

The hole is so large you can see the other side of the ship through it.

'He didn't deserve to go that way': Mum of man killed by homeless colleague speaks

David Gilchrist was off his meds and deemed an imminent risk when he killed Glen Collins.

Tears, prayers and relief: Jury finds pair acted in self-defence in street brawl

The verdict means Iulu Apineru and Henry Atoni can now move on with their lives.

Vic uni student found dead in her room after friends raised concerns

A coroner said Stacey McConway had been battling depression for some years.

Two cars seen outside burning house where murdered man lay

Two vehicles were seen on the street where the arson happened.

Ruthless-Empire: Multiple injuries, crucial evidence removed - what we know

Police believe baby Ru was injured in the morning before being taken to hospital.

Peters and Seymour emerge from 'productive' second meeting

Three-way coalition handshake 80 per cent there, says Act leader.