Sam Farrell Sam is a TV reporter for Newshub based in Wellington. Latest from Sam Farrell Updated Wellington Wellington considers 19th century solution to wastewater crisis Maori affairs Rua Kenana officially pardoned 103 years after imprisonment New Zealand 'It's not fair': Gun owners refuse to give up banned weapons despite risking fines, jail Updated Crime Girl charged with murder after 90yo Levin woman assaulted Wellington NZ pool completely drained after woman throws glass at partner Updated Weather Weather: Lightning strikes in Upper Hutt, flooding in Wellington Police Wellington police line holding cells with art by prisoners, students Updated Pike River Coal Mine Pike River re-entry crew allowed further up mine Corruption Malta Prime Minister to resign amid protests Wellington Wellington historian says the city's wind needs a name Road Safety Motorcyclists contributed to majority of fatal crashes - investigator New Zealand Corrections to call inmates 'men in our care' not 'prisoners' New Zealand Carterton clock tower's new colour scheme revealed New Zealand 'It's a game changer': Kiwi scientists say new technology could save Māui dolphins New Zealand Two brothers who fought in World War One finally remembered Court Supreme Court weighs whether Peter Ellis appeal can continue after death Buses, coffee and vegan cafes: Locals weigh in on new Wellington flag debate James Shaw's attacker sentenced to prison Levin residents reeling after brutal home invasion of 90yo woman Sea turtle impaled by metre-long spear swims to freedom Kiwis warned to prepare for summer bush fires New Zealand's panel beating industry battling worker shortage 'It's a travesty, it's a tragedy': Whanganui stands against community's 10 violent deaths Claims bullying rife within NZ police force Updated Wellington mayoralty: Andy Foster defeats Justin Lester Leading protest group gathers to mark 50 years of activism Wellington Botanical Gardens rubbish bins removed 'Huge relief': Supreme Court overturns shark cage diving decision A smartphone app can help over 25,000 Kiwi diabetics Extinction Rebellion protesters cause chaos in Wellington Cutting-edge technology sees Kiwi have multiple brain tumours treated at once New cannabis gel hailed as a game-changer for children with epilepsy Former Fire Service head killed in plane crash Updated Wreckage of missing plane found, 2 dead 'Our customers expect it of us': Wellington business shuts for climate march Government green-lights $620m new Manawatu Gorge highway Revealed: Pākehā falling as a percentage of population Eroding regional park will be shifted to accommodate climate change Christchurch terror attacks: Survivors still healing six months on 'Life taken through senseless violence': Whanganui woman's life remembered NZ Bus hits the brakes on plans to retrofit Wellington's retired trolley buses 'Absolutely no plan' for whitebaiting ban - Eugenie Sage South Korean cult Shincheonji targeting New Zealand universities Security footage key to finding Whanganui hit-and-run driver Cannabis club operator, co-accused released on bail Gaming could be NZ's next billion-dollar industry Wellington man pleads guilty to murdering woman and sexually assaulting her 12-year-old daughter Gallipoli veteran buried 100 years ago finally gets headstone Effort to remove 135,000kg of rubbish from Westland coastline nears end Mother and partner imprisoned for failing to seek medical help for dying son