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Armed police swarm Wellington street after threatening phone call

A witness said three police cars are at the scene.

Police warn parents about fake business asking for videos of children getting ‘slimed’

The person claims it is for a game show - but no such game exists.

Protesters have climbed above SH1 in Wellington

Restore Passenger Rail protesters have climbed a gantry above State Highway 1 in Wellington and hung a banner. Video / Supplied

Cops in harnesses scale gantry over Wellington's SH1, drag protester down

Protesters have struck again, this time blocking the motorway near the Terrace Tunnel.

One dead after being hit by vehicle in workplace incident

WorkSafe and the police's Serious Crash Unit have been advised.

'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crash

A judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".

Police, ambulance and mental health co-response teams to be rolled out nationwide

Existing programmes will be expanded over the next five years.

Wellington protester who 'cemented' hand to road appeals declined bail application

The sticking substance may have been a mixture of epoxy and cement.

Football: Rovers out to seize the moment ahead of crucial showdown

Napier City Rovers remain in a three-way battle for remaining two National League spots.

Wellington going to the dogs: Council proposes letting animals on beach all year round

However, there would be a canine caveat to the rule change.

Wellington protester seals hand to road with concrete

The group are back after several months.

The problem with NZ and earthquake early warning systems

For all the clever tech behind quake early warning systems, Kiwis know little about them.

Sir Peter Jackson, Dame Fran Walsh gift $2 million for brand new recording studio in Wellington

The generous gift will help fit out new studios in the basement of the Town Hall.

'She's not coming home alive' missing woman's mum told

A year on from her disappearance, Breanna Muriwai's mum has shared new information.

What lies beneath: Scientists map the vast aquifer under Wellington Harbour

High-tech mapping of Wellington aquifer could aid global searches for new water sources.

What to expect from crazy-cool Hippopotamus restaurant at QT Wellington Hotel

If you want to know what you're getting, it's best to ask the chef...

Uni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'

Four women were victimised by the defendant.

Victoria University walks back ‘name change by stealth’

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark criticised the university’s branding just last month.