'Bruises all over my body': Owner 'terrified' after violent dairy robbery
Police have expressed concern at the level of violence shown by the offenders.
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Violence of dairy robbers' attack on female shopkeeper alarms police
The offenders took off in a stolen vehicle with cigarettes, cash and other items.
Homicide probe launched after Stokes Valley fire victim dies
Police were called to a block of flats on Hanson Grove last Tuesday.
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
Mongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'
His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.
Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'
The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.
‘Unlawful activity will not be tolerated’: Police brace for gang funeral procession from Lower Hutt to Porirua
Police said any unlawful activity will not be tolerated.
'A great long weekend': Chris Bishop announces birth of second child
Matilda Grace Raeburn Bishop was born Friday afternoon.
Man’s body recovered from the water in Eastbourne
A member of the public discovered the body this morning.
'Near death': Man who weighed 290kg transforms his life
Eli Moon no longer walks into a restaurant worried he will break one of the chairs.
Police recover ‘critical evidence’ in Baby Ru homicide case
Items are now undergoing forensic examination.
Treatment plant stinks of 'hydrogen sulfide and faeces', residents say
Residents and business owners say the stench is still unbearable from the plant.
'I couldn't save you': Person of interest in Baby Ru homicide speaks out
Three people were in the house when the 1-year-old suffered a skull fracture.
Decision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to minister
The New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.
Man told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraud
Andrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.
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.
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.
Man found bloodied on doorstep after street stabbing now accused of lying to police
Abbas Munshi is charged with "fabricating circumstances" around the stabbing.
Resource consent lodged to expand Petone Kmart
The application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.
Will Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry up
Restrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.
'Gag-worthy': Fault with treatment plant’s sludge dryer leads to fresh complaints
Lower Hutt locals are shutting themselves indoors to escape another wave of putrid odours.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Man sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's face
Steven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.
Police identify woman’s body in Wellington, say her death not suspicious
A member of the public discovered the body near the Rona Bay wharf this morning.
'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads online
An innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.
Man charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highways
The man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.
Dad out of coma, recovering from deadly flu that killed his wife
John Leonard's first messages to his sons after waking up were jokes.
Suspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathed
A pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.
'Responsive and stable': Husband of nurse who died from flu opens eyes
John Leonard was flown to Auckland for specialist care after his condition deteriorated.
Interactive: House prices in Wellington school zones
See how much it costs to rent or buy a house across all the school zones in the city.
Wastewater discharging into Wellington bay after pipe breaks
Eastbourne residents are being asked to reduce their use of toilets and showers.
'Fighting hard': Husband of nurse who died from flu has procedure to fix hole in lung
John Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.
Artist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competition
Ella Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.
Man ordered to give up $600,000 he profited from illegal gambling, money laundering
Thomas Mackay Taniwha was found to be running 'high turnover' poker games.