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Wellington's mayor agrees to "terrifying" lunch date, to raise money for local school.
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Shot taxi driver already afraid before attack
Alem Tessema's fear rose as his passengers made him drive in circles.
Shot taxi driver 'angry' but recovering
Police have been speaking to Dylan Nuku's family as they try to track him down.
Cardboard kayak paddles through Wellington city
The group ask whether sea levels must rise before Wellington gets zero-carbon transport.
Ziplines for windy Wellington
There's a problem with planning 500m ziplines in Wellington - the weather.
Police name man wanted after taxi shooting
Wanted man described as armed and dangerous, as police hunt for taxi shooter.
Cricket game ends early after racist slur
Apology after racial remark fails to stop offended team's walk-off.
One dead after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train in Upper Hutt.
Friend of shot taxi driver: 'I'm very scared'
Taxi drivers are living in fear of violent passengers, says Nishad Hussein.
Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms
Shot Wellington taxi driver: 'I don't even care about the fare'
Shot Wellington taxi driver speaks from his hospital bed.
Hero who saved 30,000 remembered
Life Flight founder Peter Button created NZ's first dedicated rescue helicopter service.
Taxi driver shot in Wellington
The taxi driver was shot in the shoulder after a dispute occurred over a fare.
The inside job: How MSD welfare cheat was nabbed
Detection tools were unable to discover welfare cheat investigator's fraud.
Suspected broken ankle for pitch invader
Police were pleased with behaviour at the match, but two fans made bad decisions.
Man seriously injured at Wellington property
The incident occurred in the suburb of Miramar.
Wellington cat cafe opens its doors
Wellington's first cat cafe comes with a twist; you can take the cats home with you.
Rare penguins recuperating at Wellington Zoo
The penguins are getting the VIP treatment on their road to recovery.
Textile design could help with ADHD
The textiles could create a calming effect for those with the disorder, she said.
Review into attempted kidnapping reveals flaws
The man had been admitted to the respite house after trying to engage with children.
Policeman's identity stolen by fraudster
It's unlikely more than $60,000 owed by Gobey will be repaid to the victims.
Body recovered in search for missing diver Zac Power
The Police national dive squad recovered the body on Wednesday evening.
Sentencing delay for ex Whanganui doctor
Sentencing of fake doctor delayed due to late defence submissions.
Plans for Wellington congestion unveiled
Is a Basin flyover back on the cards to ease Wellington's congestion woes?
Police recover body of missing diver
Police National Dive Squad recovered man's body, two days after he was reported missing.
Strike to bring Wellington trains to a halt
Rail workers have been forced into striking to protect hard-won terms, their union says.
Interactive: Wellington's unstable buildings
Despite legislation around structural standards, Wellington has 699 unsafe buildings.
Wellington rail strike the biggest in 23 years
The capital will have no trains at all tomorrow, in the largest strike action since 1994.
Skier warned day before fatal crash
Day before the accident, there was a complaint about the speed pair were skiing.
Firebug jailed after lighting bins, helping himself to chili
After lighting the fires, he entered a flat and ate from the pot on the stove.
String of quakes hit worldwide
A 4.7 earthquake in California this morning is the latest to hit in a string of shakes.
Boy, 10, assaulted at Wellington park
Two teenagers allegedly attacked a 10-year-old boy at Kelburn Park on Sunday.
Wellington's Majestic Centre sold for $123.2m
Kiwi Property to sell Wellington's Majestic Centre for $123.2m to Investec