Caught green-handed: Cannabis seedlings found in Parliament rose gardens
"We are weeding out the weed," says Speaker Trevor Mallard.
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More than 200 flights cancelled this week due to fog in Wellington
Issues began on Tuesday afternoon.
Parliament security increased before possible second protest in Wellington
Protesters not allowed on Parliament grounds while repairs from earlier action under way.
Melanoma skin cancer: NZ had highest death rate in 2020
More than 350 people in this country die of it each year.
Māori population expected to grow in coming years - in all regions
In 2018, Māori made up more than half of the population of Gisborne and 17 per cent of NZ.
'Declared insolvent 3 times': Protest donations go to account of man with debt
'An exceptionally bad tenant' - landlord
Landowner to sell Ahipara section as occupation clocks up six months
Occupiers hoping for "positive solution" in the next two months - but can stay all winter.
Editorial: Spain sailing away with America's Cup hosting deal
EDITORIAL: The 37th America's Cup is to be held in Barcelona.
'Ripped off': Covid-positive lab staff forced to use up sick leave
Staff were reportedly considering coming to work with the virus as a result of the policy.
Police target millions of dollars in gang assets
Police say a gang member who lost $85,000 in seized assets this week was "small fry".
'Danger everywhere': Risk of fallen boulders, trees and mud slips for East Coast roading crews
East Coast road damage includes lanes suddenly falling into rivers.
'Highly classified information' closes door on espionage hearing
A soldier accused of espionage did not appear at his pre-trial hearing today.
Bonus Lotto ticket grants Wellington woman surprise $1m win
"I stood there staring at my phone thinking, 'surely that's a winner?'"
'It needs to be increased': Winter Energy Payment not enough to keep Wellington homes warm through winter
It costs $58 a month to heat a child's bedroom – the payment is just $127.28.
Hamish Clark: The sting in the Covid tail, South Island learning to live with the virus
Canterbury combined has more Covid cases than Auckland.
Another occupation? Second Parliament protest threatened to start Friday
Unite group says they are 'reasonable Kiwis' and their cause is as important as ever.
Man killed in pedestrian versus car crash on SH14
Pedestrian seriously injured on SH14, Tangiteroria, in Northland
Fog disrupts flights to capital
Twelve Air New Zealand arrivals had been diverted and 16 departures cancelled.
'Joint ambition': NZ, Fiji pen new partnership focused on 'five principles'
New Zealand and Fiji have signed a partnership agreement promising 'shared commitment'.
Kinky Kerikeri's healthy appetite for sex toys - and the three towns that outrank it
Whangārei beat Kerikeri by miles in one adult toy category. Can you guess what it is?
What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.
Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman
Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.
Russia-Ukraine war: Refugee couple leave behind newly renovated home and are NZ-bound
Ukrainian refugee couple farewell newly-renovated home, bound for New Zealand.
Petition calling for recognition for Covid-19 vaccine injuries received
An immunologist is assuring people the Covid-19 vaccine is safe.
Police stand-off with man who allegedly made death threats against PM
Richard Sivell has allegedly made threats against the PM - today police paid a visit.
'Human pass-the-parcel': Judge forced to bail disabled sex assault-accused after Ministry says 'no beds'
Intellectually disabled man accused of sex crime bailed to campground in "appalling" case.
Nurse suspended for six months for stealing from patient
Nurse used patient's credit card to pay online bill while the woman had a heart check.
$485,000 for major work: Thirst for Bill Hammond paintings drives strong bidding
Kiwi art lovers paid up to $485,100 for Bill Hammond paintings at a Webb's auction.
'Frightening': Women sexually abused as children tipped into menopause 11 years younger
"It's frightening to be honest, especially considering fertility and long-term problems."
Wanted: Global manhunt for NZ gangster on the run
Image of fugitive Shane Ngakuru published for the first time.
Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died
Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.
Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.
Red light fright: Guest nights tumble as Omicron rocks domestic travel
Summer became a wipeout for accommodation providers as travellers stayed home.