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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.
Mum demands Government help after son dies in Wellington assault
Luke Smith's mother claims New Zealand sold her family a false dream.
'Overwhelming demand': Graham Norton announces more NZ shows
The chat show star is heading to New Zealand for the first time next year.
‘Chaos and confusion’: Wellington council votes to stop controversial airport sale
The sale has divided the council and cost the mayor crucial support.
Schizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural driveway
Defence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.
Large pool of brown wastewater spews into Wellington’s harbour
People have been told to avoid the area while Wellington Water responds.
Courtenay Place death: Young people 'playing roulette' going out in Wellington
The mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.
Killer of RNZ journalist Phillip Cottrell released despite high risk
Nicho Waipuka was jailed for almost 13 years in 2013 and released this week.
Hurricane Milton hits and Police cut jobs | Focus Morning Bulletin October 10, 2024
Air New Zealand staffer sacked after bypassing Customs queue, Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida and why police are cutting more than 100 jobs.
Resource consent lodged to expand Petone Kmart
The application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.
'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to Jesus
Wire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.
Wellington bakery chain shutting after 30 years, blames council roading changes
The Thorndon Quay Project has seen dozens of car parks removed to make space for a cycleway, angering local businesses.
Opinion: Tory Whanau's mayoralty damaged by toxic airport sale
OPINION: It’s difficult to see how Wellington's Mayor comes out of the saga looking good.
Australia waives diplomatic immunity for man embroiled in Wellington street fight
Police had sought a waiver of diplomatic immunity to press charges.
'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assault
Givealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.
Legal action, cones and speed bumps: The road that closed Bordeaux Bakery
Thorndon Quay is one of the most important commuter routes for Wellingtonians.
CentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdowns
Wellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.
Kāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letter
Philippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.
Apra Silver Scroll Awards 2024: Winners crowned in Wellington
The prestigious music prizes were awarded at St James Theatre on Tuesday night.
Watch: The 2024 Apra Silver Scroll Awards
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'Ready to die': Video emerges of central Wellington diplomatic stoush
Police are seeking a waiver of diplomatic immunity to press charges.
Young man dies after Wellington assault, victim named
A 29yo is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.
Wellington cafe closing all three of its stores after 30 years
Bordeaux Bakery is blaming the council's removal of car parks for its demise.
Bluebridge ferry hits wharf in Picton in strong winds
The incident comes after Connemara lost power in Cook Strait last month.
Tory Whanau's airport share sale at risk as council reconsiders decision
Wellington City Council is preparing for a crucial vote this week.
Murder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insane
Defence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.
Buildings inspected, more leaks expected after strong Wellington quake
The capital city's drinking water pipes are particularly vulnerable.
Aftershock of magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits Wellington
GeoNet reported light shaking in Cook Strait at 2.23pm.
Man charged after early morning assualt in Wellington, police search for witnesses
Police want to speak to two women sitting close by when man was injured.
The unsung icon behind the primary school hit Fish and Chips
The song is almost as famous as the dish. So why is its writer virtually unknown?
One resident worried about shaking caused Wellington apartment block evacuation
The building's developer says 'this was in its truest sense, a false alarm'.
The Beehive will be buzzing with First Nations speakers
Capital iwi will host Native American visitors in October.
Wellington apartment block evacuated due to concerns after quake
Residents said they felt 'shaking', hours after a 5.7 magnitude quake struck.