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About 10 police units responded to the brawl, opposite Parliament.
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Government approves major MetService transaction, review of war with Niwa continues
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KiwiRail to front select committee, future of Cook Strait ferries hangs in the balance
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Tory Whanau, Green MPs, and a National government. So what’s the plan for Wellington?
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The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
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Khandallah homicide: Police investigation narrows in on key timeframe
Helen Gregory was found dead in her home on Baroda St in Wellington.
Analysts 'disappointed' Fletcher Building's $180m hole cuts share price
A blow-out in NZ International Convention Centre costs caused the share slump.
'Disappointing' - Fletcher CEO Ross Taylor on hit from two big jobs
Convention Centre to cost further $165m and extra $15m for Wellington car park.
Two teens missing overnight on Upper Hutt walking track found by hunters
The pair were reported missing at 2am, and the search began at 4.30 this morning.
‘A step forward’: Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signed
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council the most poorly run council in NZ
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The number of people waiting too long for surgery and treatment is also growing.
Busy highway reopens after crash
All lanes open again on highway, but motorists warned to expect delays.
Master Plumbers boss urges commissioners for Wellington
The Wellington region is in level 2 water restrictions.
January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops
Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.
Prison escaper 'conditioned' staff to overlook his risk
"Manipulative" Damon Exley had escaped from custody six times before, review says.
Thunderstorms, 120km/h gales as 'active' weather to buffet central NZ
Forecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.
Human remains removed from Porirua park, investigation continues
Police have not yet given an indication of the age of the remains.
'Do the right thing by Baby Ru', police urge
Police say they are 'absolutely committed' to getting justice.
Wellington City Council negotiating move to former Datacom HQ
The building is advertised as being in a prime waterfront location with harbour views.
Escaped prisoner who raped woman fires lawyers, refuses to acknowledge court during sentencing
Damon John Exley was convicted twice before for similar offences.
Te Papa invites Kiwis to 'share their views' on Te Tiriti show after protest
The call comes after 12 people were arrested in December for vandalising the exhibition.
Focus: Wellington's water crisis
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Police reopen road after inspecting 'item of concern' found near Israeli embassy
Police were investigating after an item of concern was found outside the Israeli embassy.
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