<i>Audrey Young:</i> McCarten spices up byelection
Matt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.
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McCarten taking on Mana
Contesting the Mana by-election will provide a clear alternative for voters and put pressure on the major party candidates to respond, says Unite Union leader Matt McCarten.
Wellington mayoralty too close to call
Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast has a nervous two-day wait to see if she holds her position.
Train crash north of Wellington
Two passenger trains collided in Plimmerton, north of Wellington, this afternoon, resulting in major disruptions for commuters.
Vote-chasing Key brings out the charm in Mana
John Key seems to assume not only that every child and baby is ticklish, but that they want to be tickled.
Police seek Wellington flasher
Police say they are increasingly concerned about the behaviour of a man who has been exposing himself to teenage boys.
Public to get say on Hillary Ridge
NZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.
Crane brought in to clear SH1 crash
A truck and trailer unit carrying chemicals and general goods has rolled and blocked southland lanes on State Highway 1.
Police seek witnesses after Rav 4 hit-and-run
An 18-year-old was left with multiple fractures to his legs when he was hit by a car while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Porirua yesterday.