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<i>Dita De Boni</i>: Little girl lost is found
Hurrah for the safety of a nine-year old Wainuiomata girl who spent the night up a tree after becoming lost and was reunited with her family the following day.

Police find horse rider in Rimutaka Forest Park
Police have found a missing horse rider in Rimutaka Forest Park.

Slain Wellington man had 'vicious' injuries - cop
The officer heading the investigation into the slaying of a Wellington man says his injuries were some of the most "vicious" he had seen in his 23 years on the force.

Appeal for information on 'ferocious' stabbing
Police hunting the killer of a man who was the victim of a 'ferocious' stabbing attack at his Wellington home are appealing for new leads.

Man died in 'ferocious attack' in bed
A massive police hunt has been launched for the killer of a man who was the victim of a 'ferocious' stabbing attack at his Wellington home. Police found the body of Matthew Hall, 35, at his Johnsonville flat on Tuesday evening.

Blitz on illegal home sales
The Real Estate Agents Authority has laid charges against a Wellington property company for allegedly buying and selling property without a licence.

Church told to redesign carpark after two deaths
A Wellington coroner has recommended a local church overhaul its carpark layout after a second child was killed in the L-shaped lot.