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Christmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in place
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
Gang founders deported: Australia sends brothers back to NZ
Two powerful bikie gang leaders are in custody and will be deported back to New Zealand.
Slip on 'slip resistant' tiles cancels woman's Christmas
A Marlborough woman's slip on town centre tiles has left her with serious injuries.
'He failed to keep children safe': Gloriavale principal stood down amid child abuse investigation
Faithful Pilgrim did not secure the safety and wellbeing of learners, leavers tell.
'Shocking' attack on hot pool visitors
A man holidaying in Rotorua was attacked at a hot pool.
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Before 2020 ends it's important to reflect on a few aspects of this extraordinary year.
Residents in the dark over $1.4b highway project
Drury residents say they are frustrated at the lack of feedback they've received.
Karori homicide victim named, police speaking to 'a number of people'
Police are speaking to "a number of people" in relation to a homicide in Karori.
Found: Ex-Gloriavale member missing for a week
Concerns were raised after Peter Faithful went missing on December 12.
Watch: Footage captures car hurtling into fence, occupants flee scene
"As soon as we saw it we knew we would have caught the whole thing on camera."
Local Focus: 'The hardship has got harder'
Demand greater than ever at Tauranga Community Foodbank. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beach
Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.
Dick Brass: My brother has Covid but we still have reason to feel lucky
Dick Brass on why we should feel lucky as we fight Covid
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
Migrant worker visas extended to address labour uncertainties
Working holiday and employer-assisted work visas will be pushed forward six months.
Nine arrests after man seriously assaulted at Tauranga bus stop
Police were called to the incident on Willow Street at about 6.50pm on Saturday.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Ihumātao decision only the beginning
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The great last minute Christmas survival guide
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Kerre McIvor: Goodbye to 2020, a shocker of a year
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Road works on hold over holiday season
A number of road works on state highways will be put on hold over the holiday period.
Not just complacency: Why people are reluctant to use Covid-19 contact-tracing apps
The number of daily scans has dropped significantly.
Further claims of abuse at Feilding childcare centre
The Ministry of Education suspended the child care centre's licence on November 23.
'MDMA has ruined things': Drugs end singles party
A drug overdose and a coward's punch have ended an annual Otago party after 10 years.
Local Focus: Resurgence of the fountain pen
'People think better on to paper'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Killer sentenced for fresh assault, 9 years after beating man to death
Mark Carruthers has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure and wilful damage.
'I can't spend my salary': Briscoes boss on money, business and why Kiwis love a sale
Briscoes' guru Rod Duke reveals why he likes making millions more than spending it.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Christmas not the day it used to be for many Kiwis
Christmas is terrible for putting pressure on families to buy gifts and spend up large.
Christmas hope for Aotearoa: Message from church leaders
Glad tidings of joy needed more than ever in a year of Covid-19.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Mongrel Mob divided on blame for violence
The Mongrel Mob is divided over a recent claim to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Man charged with sex abuse against scouts over 40-year period
Accused man has 26 charges against him.