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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

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.

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.