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.
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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.
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.
Hospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks
'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'
'The idea was to design an artificial sky' - architect Gordon Moller on new SkyCity hotel
New hotel opens today, offering 303 rooms and with an initial 65 staff.
Wellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for life
Doctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
'Struck down so quickly': Mum-of-two dies, husband in ICU with 'flu-like' illness
A friend said the pair were 'fit and healthy' and the tragedy has shocked everyone.
'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried
Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.
One dead, one injured after being hit by car in garage
One person was critically injured and died a short time later.
Court overturns ruling on commercial building’s seismic assessment
Engineering NZ says the case highlights limitations of seismic reports.
'Three years of my free time and weekends': Teen's dream lands him a historic home
Taylor Henderson got into home ownership early after moving one from Lower Hutt.
'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobe
Pet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.
One GP, 9000 patients: Clinic insists it can meet patients' needs
Health authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a clinic with 9000 patients.
Police car damaged, attempted carjacking during Lower Hutt pursuit
The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.
Rising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annual
Petone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.
GP shortage hits Lower Hutt healthcare hard
Desperate patients say they have been unable to enrol elsewhere.