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DHB scammed, 1000s of bogus emails sent

No private information was compromised, but 1000s of scam emails have been sent.

Justin Lester doubling down on Shelly Bay

"Almost everybody I talk to think Shelly Bay is a rusting eyesore."

Lundy's final challenge to murder convictions begins

Mark Lundy's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.

Mark Lundy appeal over brain tissue begins

Mark Lundy's lawyer will argue his convictions should have been overturned.

Crowds cheer on arrested cannabis campaigner

Dakta Green has been remanded on bail after police raided his cannabis club.

Cat call: Arborist will rescue felines for free

Josh Micallef won't charge anyone for his time and expertise, as he just wants to help.

Victim on privacy breach: 'Somebody has to be held to account'

Victim feels ministry is more concerned with protecting itself than him.

'An absolute icon': Wellington community rallies around busker after theft

Extraordinary details of busker's generosity surface in the wake of the theft.

'Hard to believe': Thieves steal busker's music equipment

Thieves make off with beloved Courtenay Place busker's amp, guitar and microphone.

Rising seas: NZ must 'put brakes on' coastal development

Scientists have warned against developing in coastal areas as data reveals climate threat.

Game on for Wellington's elections

The bid for the top, Labour's grip, the bus fiasco and familiar faces.

Former council employee awarded $20,000 by Employment Relations Authority

ERA rules failure to investigate personal grievance caused physical and emotional harm.

Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities

New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.

'Senseless violence' as elderly cat shot with slug gun

The 13-year-old cat is believed to have been shot on Tuesday last week.

Lost in translation: Wellington City Council drops demands for quality control documents

Wellington City Council says it is satisfied with design of high-rise apartment block.

One year on: Where the Kevin Ratana murder case is at

Seven men have pleaded not guilty to murdering the 27-year-old who was shot dead in 2018.

Wellington's George Porter Towers sign stolen

It comes as Housing New Zealand moves to demolish the towers designed by Ian Athfield.

The veteran councillor, Sir Peter Jackson and the fight for Wellington's mayoralty

When Shelly Bay, a councillor of 27 years, and Sir Peter Jackson land on the same page.