Owners of dog that bit elderly woman dispute story
The couple said they were holding the dog when woman approached to pat it without asking.
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Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer
OPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.
Elderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendons
The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.
Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers
Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.
'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242k
A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.
Violent offender clocked at 133kmh before attempted carjacking in ‘horrific’ drive to victim
Brody Gray's dangerous driving led to a crash and then an attempted carjacking.
Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group
A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.
‘I hope you have the life you deserve’: Wellington tradesman made to pay almost $60,000 to victims of scam plumbing
Victims said they suffered significantly as a result of Manu Anae's work.
Council says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factory
Its chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.
Woman walking on street struck with BB gun pellet
The woman was walking on Fergusson Drive yesterday when she felt a sharp pain in her face.
Three young children missing tonight in Trentham, Upper Hutt found safe and well
The children are aged, 4, 6 and 8.
Hipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PM
Hipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.
Who is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?
The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.
Police appeal for information following Upper Hutt burglary
Last night, an Upper Hutt hone was broken into while the occupants were asleep inside
Bacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entries
There will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.
Revealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h
“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."
Families of Māori Battalion soldiers receive unclaimed medals in ceremony
Whānau from 'all over the motu' attend.
Corrections guard convicted for bringing in sweet and sour pork for inmate but not for cannabis
The forbidden treats were for a prisoner who was having a birthday.
Catholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's request
One victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.
Local Focus: En-garde! Fencers fight in Hawke's Bay!
"We've got fencers from as far down as Dunedin and Far North," Baz Clark said.
Lane reopens after Stokes Valley slip
Residents have spent two months fighting giant traffic queues to leave their suburb.
Prisoner needed surgery after boiled water attack
The hot water dispenser was faulty, so dispensed water at 90C instead of 70C.
'Blood everywhere': Bar keeps serving drinks as stabbed patron nearly bleeds out
He lost three litres of blood while bar staff continued serving patrons.
Nearly two hours to leave the suburb: Slip creates bottleneck
On a good day it take Matthew Crawford 40 minutes just to leave his suburb.
Elder care facility to stay open after deal
Severe staff shortages in the aged care sector were behind the issues the home faced.
Council to release plan after Hutt slip woes
Council planned to have two lanes out in the morning, and two lanes in at afternoon peak.
Long-serving facility for elderly closes after staff shortages
St Joseph's Home of Compassion in Upper Hutt has operated for almost 100 years.
No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
'Jammed in like sardines' - Train disruption continues in Wellington
An expert flown in from Auckland will work through the night to try and fix the problem.
Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
Man accused of raping prison cellmate
Benjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.