Street race with speeds of up to 165km/h ends with one dead and one in the dock
The surviving driver speaks of shame and regret over deadly SH1 racing game.
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Toa Samoa celebrations are ‘awesome’ but we need a night off, say residents
"It's absolutely awesome that Toa Samoa is in the final, but little ones can't take this."
Porirua teen inspired by some of the Pacific's greatest Tokelau musicians
Porirua teen Teve Gaualofa, 16, is hoping to release more music in the Tokelauan language.
'Incredible' memorial to police and civilian bravery opens in Porirua
Events in the memorial include the Aramoana massacre and Christchurch terror attacks.
City spends $123K on artwork 'while Kiwis live in cars'
The Artboxes cost a total of $123,714 to design, make, and install.
Millions spent clearing huge slip in Pukerua Bay
The slip would have crippled the capital if it happened earlier in the year.
Rare sighting of bird excites enthusiasts
The Australasian Bittern hasn't been spotted in the area for decades.
Porirua could get 6000 new homes under new scheme
The area is the first to be assessed under the new scheme.
Water tragedy: Body pulled from the sea at Titahi Bay
Police were called this morning after reports someone was seen in the water.
Child rapist who caused 'generational trauma' jailed
One of the man's victims was his biological daughter.
Driver hits fallen tree on Paekākāriki Hill Road
It is understood Paekākāriki Hill Road is closed as the tree is removed.
New six-unit mental health facility opens in Porirua
'The completion of this project shows this government takes mental health seriously.'
Wellington man missing for six days found safe and well
The 33-year-old made transactions in Porirua and Paraparaumu on July 9.
No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.
Commuter woes continue in Wellington for second day
A specialist engineer worked through the night to solve the problem.
Three people taken to hospital after suspicious house fire in Porirua
Ten fire trucks were sent to the blaze in Titahi Bay.
Teen admits stabbing boy while 'defending friend' in school hallway scuffle
Judge John Walker has warned of the dangers of carrying knives for protection.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Pacific Budget package prioritises homes, health and Dawn Raids history
The Pacific Budget package will prioritise homes, health and the Dawn Raids history.
Emergency services battle house fire in Porirua
The fire is at a second alarm level and has caused road closures.
Teen charged with Tawa stabbing appears in court
The boy has automatic name suppression due to his age.
Wellington house price growth second weakest in the country
Only Auckland performed worse than Wellington in house price growth this quarter.
Arise interns allege bullying, hush money and '20-hour' days
More former members have come forward with allegations.
EV owners warned to 'plan ahead' when using Transmission Gully
'The new road will be hungrier due to the hills, and EV drivers need to be prepared.'
Biggest month on record for Wellington Free Ambulance, as health services look towards busy winter
While the Omicron wave subsides, health services are concerned for a busy winter.
Fresh details emerge about terrifying ordeal of Kiwi Isis hostage
Kiwi nurse was comforted by fellow hostage after being taken captive by Isis.
Thomas Coughlan: Forget poor, 'squeezed middle' what it's all about
National has quietly changed the goalposts of the "cost-of-living crisis".
Transmission Gully: Motorists complain of chipped, cracked windscreens on new motorway
The road has opened, and police have already ticketed a number of people too.
Trials, tribulations and tears – the people who helped get Transmission Gully open
Some of those instrumental in getting the Wellington motorway constructed have spoken out.
New Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealed
Where are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.
GP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZ
A regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.
Fluoridation tanks used in Wellington past their use-by-date, one facility inaccessible
The truth about the state of Wellington's fluoride facilities has gone from bad to worse.