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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.

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.