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‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hours

Phillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.

‘It’s horrible’: Rise in funeral livestream scams alarms families

Scammers create fake pages, ask for money to watch livestreams, upsetting families.

Seven arrested after armed police callout, firearms and meth charges laid

Charges include burglary, possession of firearms and methamphetamine.

Wellington’s hospitality scene: What has replaced all the closed restaurants?

A wave of closures has rocked the capital but some doors haven't stayed shut for long.

Opinion: Regulatory Standards Bill is extreme and unjustified

Minister David Seymour claims 'most of New Zealand’s problems' stem from poor regulation.

House values, rents to drop: Could 2025 be the year to buy?

So many houses are on the market right now, it could take months to clear

Opinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impact

At 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.

Phoenix held at home by last-placed Roar

All the action as the Wellington Phoenix drew with Brisbane Roar at Sky Stadium.

Five people arrested following firearm threat at Wellington property

AOS was called out and the street was blocked off as a precaution.

Lotto Powerball jackpot remains unstruck, rolls over to $10 million

Wednesday's First Division draw made one lucky MyLotto player a millionaire.

Coromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027

Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.

$19,000 cash, drugs, and $8k watch seized in Hutt Valley raid

The 38-year-old appeared in court on multiple drug and supply charges.

Parliament naughtiest in recent history

The current House could see more referrals to the privileges committee than any other.

‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaks

Corporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.

Police confirm one dead in Upper Hutt crash

The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

'We are just hoping': Missing jetskier had made multiple trips across Cook Strait

Search under way for man who is a retired grandfather and long-time boating club member.

Funding push: Wellington Water eyes budget boost in key council talks

Councillors met at 1.30pm for a QV report on capital home values.

Wellington city property valuations plummet 24%, no suburb unscathed

The average house value is now sitting at $1.08 million.