Watchdog clears officers who tasered man wielding hedge trimmers
The Independent Police Conduct Authority says Wellington police were justified in tasering an armed man who received a…
Man wielding hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby – were police justified?
She was reportedly bleeding and screaming as he was hacking at the wooden shelter with half of a…
Wairarapa Hospital misses out on ring-fenced payout
After months of wrangling about where Wairarapa Hospital’s litigation settlement from Masterton District Council has gone, Health NZ…
Mt Wellington homicide: Jury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed their house with knife
Justice James MacGillivray granted the request and defendants learned their fate about 3.50pm. The judge thanked the jury…
Mt Wellington homicide: Couple fought for their lives after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knife
“What are you supposed to do when a big-arse man like that … is charging at you with…
Andrew Little buddies up to the right
In his first council meeting as Wellington mayor, Andrew Little gave a big promotion to controversial rival Ray…
Is the Golden Mile pause the beginning of the end?
A fresh review of the troubled project has revived questions about the city’s faltering confidence in its own…
Police seek ‘dangerous’ man with gang links in Wellington
Police are calling for the public’s help locating a man described as “dangerous” who is wanted on an…
Wellington City Council overstaffed by 330, job losses likely as review recommends cuts
The review said $15 million-$37m could be found by cutting staff to “right-size” the council. The number of…
China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji calls for closer New Zealand trade ties on landmark trip
China’s third most senior official and top legislator pledged “sincere” friendship with New Zealand and called for tighter…
Wellington Phoenix v Macarthur: Late strike means Giancarlo Italiano’s side suffer back-to-back home defeats
“He kept us in it,” captain Alex Rufer told Sky Sports after the match. “There were some sloppy…
Inside Wellington Museum’s Fat Freddy’s Drop Story exhibition experience
Wellington Museum senior curator Ian Wards is a huge Freddy’s fan and jumped at the opportunity to help…