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Gang members arrested for ramming cop car

The men allegedly threw metallic objects at the police car during the pursuit.

Man arrested after fleeing police with woman and child in car

The man assaulted two police officers while being handcuffed.

Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer

OPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.

Elderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendons

The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.

Air Force plans Spitfire flypast for centenary celebration

Spitfire will take off from Ōhakea and fly to Wellington before returning north.

Man with weapon threatened hotel staff in aggravated robbery

He demanded money before leaving in a dark-coloured station wagon.

All hail Wellington, our cycling capital

Bright ideas that make cities better: The Bloomberg cycling awards.

Loafers Lodge survivor's haunting choice

Faamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.

Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers

Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.

Roadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturers

Companies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.

Who would you call first if you won Lotto?

The man stared at his phone for 20 minutes after discovering he'd won.

Scene guard to remain at warehouse fire in Shelly Bay

Neighbours warned of asbestos threat.

Opinion: Wellington's Mayor needs a win, hints one is coming

Tory Whanau's election honeymoon is over after eight months in the city's top job.

Tama Potaka: There were only 3 sports you could play — rugby, rugby or rugby

National's Tama Potaka likes to keep physically and mentally agile.

Loafers Lodge fire: Man in court on five murder charges

The man accused of killing five people in the Loafers Lodge fire last month has appeared.

Significant delays expected after serious crash on Kāpiti Coast

The crash happened near the restaurant Fisherman's table.

Wellington wins global prize and $650k for controversial cycleways

Wellington’s Paneke Pōneke bike network plan increases 23km of cycleways to 166km.

‘I despair’: Seventh councillor has no confidence in Wellington transport plan

The $7.4b transport plan is shaping up to be an election issue in the capital.