'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's mother
The man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.
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Decision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to minister
The New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.
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Wellington city councillors will hold an urgent meeting after government threats.
Trains halted after seal found on tracks
A passenger said they were told a 'trespassing seal' caused the delay.
It's official, Bluey is coming to NZ
The popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Man told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraud
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Wellington City Council woes: How did it all go so wrong?
The Government has set its sights on sorting out Wellington City Council.
Ryan Bridge: Capital punishment – do Tory and her council need Govt training wheels?
OPINION: What Wellington needs to learn is a lesson the hard way.
Firearms and fake grenades: Avsec seizes almost 900 banned items monthly
Unions argue that outsourcing security could lower standards and compromise safety.
Wellington City Council: Simeon Brown seeking advice on potential intervention
It comes after the sale of airport shares was voted down, meaning the city's Long-term Plan will need to be changed. Video / TVNZ
Wellington council warned airport could request money for expansion plan
If the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.
Act leader David Seymour on issues with the Wellington City Council
Act leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
Killer driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim on prison phone
The victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.
Opinion: Watch out Tory, there is a real risk Govt will intervene at Wellington council
OPINION: Tory Whanau should be worried by ministers calling her council a shambles.
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown on Wellington City Council
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closely
The Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.
Man who used billboards to ask woman on date wins $19,000 privacy battle against police
Alexander Pryazhnikov paid for seven billboards asking a Wellington woman out on a date.
Heavy meth user had been awake for three weeks before alleged killing
Wire Reddington is accused of killing his friend after a night of heavy drinking in 2023.
Prisoner's hunger strike enters 89th day, court rules no medical help to be given
Corrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.
Rare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from home
The Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses potential budget cuts after the failed airport shares sale.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses potential budget cuts after the failed airport shares sale. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Everything's on the table': Tory Whanau on budget cuts after airport sale failure
The mayor says the council's ground leases could be sold or social housing reduced.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau Joins Nick Mills for In-Depth Discussion
Watch as Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau joins Nick Mills for an engaging hour of conversation.
'It wasn't a fair fight': Breanna Muriwai’s mum describes anguish over missing child
Gray says she hopes her children get the closure they deserve.
State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ near Taranaki; two injured
Motorists are told to expect delays.
Aurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night sky
The aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.
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Aotearoa New Zealand Bookshop Day recognises the pivotal community role of bookstores.
Man found bloodied on doorstep after street stabbing now accused of lying to police
Abbas Munshi is charged with "fabricating circumstances" around the stabbing.
‘Personal affairs’: PM selling another rental property
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Bluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchor
More than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.
How to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzle
The aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.
'Fatal force': Daughter accused of murdering mother now named
Julia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.
'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt intervention
Wellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.
Life support turned off: Grieving mother of Wellington assault victim says he was hit from behind
'He took my life', says the grieving mother of a young man killed in Wellington.