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Tory Whanau speaks to media

Tory Whanau speaks to media regarding Simeon Brown's Crown observer announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell

Simeon Brown appoints Crown observer

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place a Crown observer on Wellington City Council following its decision to reopen its long-term plan. Video / NZ Herald

Transmission Gully link road closed for 'critical' work

A link road on Wellington's Transmission Gully is about to be ripped up.

Wellington Police: One year anniversary of the death of infant Baby Ru

Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of an infant in Lower Hutt who has come to be known as Baby Ru. Video / Wellington Police

One year on: No charges in Baby Ru's brutal death

Police still investigating child's death, with three persons of interest remaining.

South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude

A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.

Simon Wilson: What's the difference between Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau?

OPINION: The Auckland and Wellington mayors have more in common than you might think.

Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back

The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.

House ablaze in Newtown, Central Wellington

Crews were called to the scene around 8.20pm.

Ministry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumps

The average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.

Who is challenging Tory Whanau for Wellington’s mayoralty?

High-profile names have been rumoured, with one prominent Wellingtonian not ruling it out.

Phoenix forced to settle for draw in season opener

The Phoenix conceded a late equaliser as they kicked off their A-League season.

'Why don't you let us off the plane?': Passenger recounts Air NZ bomb scare

Passengers on NZ247 unaware of bomb threat until news breaks; chaos ensues.

Air NZ flight to Sydney lands after bomb threat, emergency services stood down

There was a major emergency operation at Sydney airport this afternoon.

'You’re not one of us': How I found my whakapapa after mum's horrific accident

Blonde and blue eyed Pākeha TV reporter finds his Māori whakapapa

Nature Baby's ready to stretch and grow

Kiwi organic babywear brand Nature Baby, launched 25 years ago, is ready for its OE.

ABs and Boks ‘squared up’ in a bar, and the player who feared ABs wanted to ‘kill’ him

A new book claims a member of the 1981 Springboks was to be kidnapped in New Zealand.

Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years

When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.