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Bridges swept away, strong winds as wild weather heads north
A number of highways have been affected by the weather.
'Damaging': Former NZ Rugby manager slams All Blacks' PR fail
Former communications manager critical of how All Blacks dealt with fans and media.
New six-unit mental health facility opens in Porirua
'The completion of this project shows this government takes mental health seriously.'
Wellington crash: One dead after car flips in Papakowhai
The upside-down vehicle was found near railway lines.
Business confidence spirals to record low, 'damaging' staff shortages
Central New Zealand businesses cast gloomy outlook as inflation hits 7.3 per cent.
Analysis: Wellington's mayor decides to play high-stakes election game
Andy Foster is risking it all after 30 years on Wellington City Council.
Wellington councillor to become Labour President
Day certain as President as no other candidates named at party's annual conference.
7612 Covid cases today, hospitalisations surge to 797
Seven-day rolling average of cases is 9689 - compared to 9281 this time last week.
Fifty businesses get payouts after 'devastating' Parliament protest
The money comes from a $1.2 million fund to recognise the severe disruption caused.
Kāpiti Women's Triathlon returns after two years of Covid disruption
The event is back next year after two years of last-minute cancellations
Antibiotics during pregnancy and asthma in children linked - Kiwi study
Results were consistent regardless of which trimester the antibiotics were prescribed.
New Zealand wakes to severe frost as temperature drops to -10C in south
Temperatures will then drop off overnight to be below freezing again on Sunday morning.
Prisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death
"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.
Wellington's cycleway stoush settled outside of court
Earlier this year construction was halted until a full judicial review hearing was held.
Wellington Zoo welcomes five new primates just in time for holidays
"All of the parents can come with their little monkeys to look at our little monkeys."
Man charged with wounding after Ōtaki firearm incident
Police said the victim managed to escape through a window.
Police appeal for information after Wellington ram raid leaves huge clean up in its wake
Anyone who saw or heard anything is asked to contact the police.
Rugby fever: Sold-out stadium, extra seats for Wellington decider
'Hotels are full and I expect bars and restaurants will be full too.'
Rain easing after wild weather thrashes NZ
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.
'Anti-fluoride' request prompted investigation into failing facilities
The situation was described as ironic by one Wellington Water staff member.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster's luggage lost on way to Canberra
The mayor says he might have to squeeze in a shopping trip in between meetings.
Rebels gang secretary pleads guilty to manslaughter after Blenheim bar brawl
Self-defence accepted as part of actions that caused seasonal worker's death.
Sean Plunket in hospital after suffering heart attack
The radio host was rushed to Wellington Hospital yesterday.
Mike Hosking: Seize the day Christchurch - new stadium will crown you NZ's best city
OPINION: While Auckland and Wgtn fiddle and twiddle, Chch became a seismic blank canvas.
Ambulance failed to arrive for 'badly' injured pregnant woman
The woman was knocked unconscious when she hit her head and fell on her stomach.
Kāinga Ora eyes fast-tracked development for Wellington light rail line
It comes as spiralling construction costs have led to a debt blowout at the agency.
Jason Pine: Cake Tin debate always sure to rise with Wellington's sports fans
Rugby memories tend to be sour, rather than sweet, at the controversial venue.
All Blacks vs Ireland: 70 offers to help under-staffed stadium
Stadium boss says the response has been phenomenal.
Wellington liquor store ram raided
Brooklyn bottle shop ram raided in Wellington early this morning.