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A witness testifying against the man accused of murdering five people by lighting a deadly Wellington hostel fire says the defendant threatened in court to kill him

17 September 2025

A witness testifying against the man accused of murdering five people by lighting a deadly Wellington hostel fire says the defendant threatened in court to kill him

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Two young people are being spoken to by police after a ram raid this morning in Wellington, and subsequent crash
	17 Sep: Two young people are being spoken to by police after a ram raid this morning in Wellington, and subsequent crash... more

A court's been told the man who lit the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire in Wellington, changed his story while considering his plea
	16 Sep: A court's been told the man who lit the deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire in Wellington, changed his story while considering his plea... more

The Wellington Phoenix have added the final piece of their puzzle for the men's A-League season
	16 Sep: The Wellington Phoenix have added the final piece of their puzzle for the men's A-League season... more

A band of severe weather is about to hit the country with a stream of warnings in place
	16 Sep: A band of severe weather is about to hit the country with a stream of warnings in place... more

A person's died following a car and truck crash in Auckland's Mt Wellington this morning
	15 Sep: A person's died following a car and truck crash in Auckland's Mt Wellington this morning... more

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is vowing to get the message through to his side after their worst ever loss
	14 Sep: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is vowing to get the message through to his side after their worst ever loss... more

The All Blacks have taken a giant step backwards in a 43-10 crushing at the hands of South Africa in Wellington
	14 Sep: The All Blacks have taken a giant step backwards in a 43-10 crushing at the hands of South Africa in Wellington... more

Young artists are a key focus this year as Wellington's biggest community arts trail gets underway today
	13 Sep: Young artists are a key focus this year as Wellington's biggest community arts trail gets underway today... more

As the All Blacks prepare for one of their biggest games of the year, Wellington hospitality businesses are doing the same
	13 Sep: As the All Blacks prepare for one of their biggest games of the year, Wellington hospitality businesses are doing the same... more

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Most Popular Recent Wellington News

02 Nov: Health New Zealand is launching Measles Immunisation Week tomorrow to get a growing outbreak under control ++++++++++++++

22 Oct: A clear message to people in the firing line of destructive winds tomorrow - stay indoors, avoid travel and secure property +++++++++++++

29 Oct: Health New Zealand is warning it expects to confirm more cases of measles in the coming days, after another was confirmed in Wellington +++++++++++++

26 Oct: The Wellington Phoenix have jumped to second on the A-League ladder after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Brisbane Roar in the capital +++++++++++

26 Oct: New details are emerging about Sir Peter Jackson's development plans in Wellington +++++++++++

08 Nov: Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is backing his side to handle the occasion of tonight's first A-League Kiwi derby of the season against Auckland FC in the capital ++++++++++

31 Oct: Kristian Clarke is reflecting on a whirlwind call-up to the Black Caps, after getting the nod to replace the injured Matt Henry in the final one-dayer against England tomorrow ++++++++++

Wellington NewsLinks

21 Nov: Concern over 'cost blowouts' behind pause on wellington's golden mile project (RadioNZ)

21 Nov: Devastating: phoenix lose two key players to season-ending acl injuries (Stuff.co.nz)

21 Nov: ‘why should we cop it again?’ wellington residents push back against bid to return flight path to their suburb (Stuff.co.nz)

20 Nov: Wellington council pushes pause on golden mile project (Stuff.co.nz)

20 Nov: Wellington city council votes to review golden mile (RadioNZ)

20 Nov: Developer unveils plans for luxury apartments at site of eastbourne fruit shop (Stuff.co.nz)

20 Nov: Developer unveils plans for luxury apartments at site of eastbourne fruit shop (RadioNZ)

20 Nov: Whanau says harassment ‘ongoing’ as she outlines reasons for moving to melbourne (Stuff.co.nz)

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