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'Felt like a lifetime': Man arrested over Porirua woman's 2019 cold case death
A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Skeleton found after 36-year mystery: Was mum's death sinister?
Patricia Burt's daughter says a visit to the site has raised more questions for her.
Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ
Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.
Man, 61, to appear in court after tyres slashed in Poririua CBD
He was arrested yesterday and will appear in Porirua District Court.
Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance
A number of Wellington schools are using cultural dance to help with their learning.
Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city
Could Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?
Rāhui placed on Wellington stream after sewerage pipe bursts
Untreated sewage has been flowing into the stream.
'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care
Esther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.
'Wonderful doctor' sells family home to buy blood cancer drugs
Dr Logan McLennan's former patients are stepping forward to help the beloved GP.
36-year mystery solved? Remains in park believed to be missing mum
Items found at the scene have been linked to a cold case from the 80s.
‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victim
Ex Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
Human remains removed from Porirua park, investigation continues
Police have not yet given an indication of the age of the remains.
Police issue 12 fines and impound vehicle after gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member
About 100 vehicles were involved in a procession from Tawa.
Gang funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member travels through Porirua
Anyone with concerns about their safety is urged to call police.
Mother found after Wellington preschooler found alone
The youngster was by himself at the Waitangirua shops.
Paekakariki Hill Rd crash leaves person with serious injuries
Paekakariki Hill Rd near Wellington city is closed after a serious crash.
How sinking land is raising Wellington's sea level rise risk
Scientists have reconstructed nearly two centuries of sea level rise in Wellington region.
Fire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy day
A drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.
Police make arrest after Porirua firearms incident
The arrested man is in custody and charges are being considered.
'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua
Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.
Transmission Gully wrongly claims to have 'green' certification
Waka Kotahi has been making exaggerated claims about our 'green' motorways.
Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run
'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'
Porirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harm
Porirua has one of the highest spends per machine in the country.
ECE teacher trapped child in tunnel, threatened to slap another
She grabbed another child by the forearm and lifted him 40-50cm off the ground.
Porirua smashes temperature record, trains slowed due to heat
Niwa said the heat was quite 'eye-opening' and linked it to climate change.
'It's a headache': The NZ city tormented by Celine Dion 'siren battles'
Residents have been woken up at 2am by Celine Dion.
'She didn't deserve to die': Inquest into woman's suspected suicide at mental health unit begins
Esther Osborne told a nurse she wanted to die. Shortly after, she was found unresponsive.
‘My first and best adventure buddy’: Dr Tom Mulholland farewelled by hundreds after sudden death
Dr Tom Mulholland died suddenly in Wellington earlier this month.