'Huddled in the cold': Trampers take wrong turn in extreme weather - saved by cell phone call
The couple was rescued seven hours after the initial alarm was raised.
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Warm temperatures across the country
It might be time to reconsider the extra blanket on the bed tonight.
Christopher Luxon: 'Govt talks the big game and isn't delivering'
Christopher Luxon is in Paraparaumu attending a regional National Party conference.
Surgeries, clinics on hold as thousands of health workers prepare to strike
10,000 Allied Health workers are walking off the job for 24 hours tomorrow.
'Shake, shake, shake': Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits Wellington
The earthquake was 25km west of Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti Coast.
Students no longer have to pay for washing after complaint to university
The university agrees washing machines and dryers are an essential service.
'I hold no hate ... go and be a good father': Victims forgive rugby player charged over on-field brawl
"I forgave you months ago, I hold no hate, no anger, it was all unlucky."
New boss revealed for Wellington's multi-billion-dollar transport plan
Let's Get Wellington Moving has been without a permanent boss for more than a year.
Wellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossing
Airport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.
Is Wellington next in line for a congestion charge?
Hints are scattered everywhere, including in comments the Finance Minister made yesterday.
Arrests made in relation to fires started at Parliament grounds protest
Protesters have claimed police started the fire by knocking over a generator.
Man who murdered pregnant partner appeals against conviction
Jayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.
9392 new Covid cases and 9 deaths, 7 people in ICU
An expert has said a rise in cases may be due to people taking fewer precautions.
Councillors vote down move to oppose Wellington airport expansion
Council officials had warned opposing the expansion could be unlawful.
Changing people's mindsets key to new dyslexia book
"Dyslexia is a difference, not a disability."
Winter is coming: Temperatures plunge across the country
Grab your jumpers and chuck the heating on.
'Unburden yourself': Police appeal in hit-and-run death
Police believe the driver knows they hit someone, and are asking them to come forward.
28 Covid-related deaths, 7970 new community cases today
There are 381 people in hospital with the virus, including 10 in intensive care.
Fatal attack on miniature poodle claimed to be 'accident'
The dog would have suffered severely before dying, the judge said.
15-year-old's first novel: All you need is a pen, paper and passion
Echo is about Eric, a young boy fighting for independence from his parents as he grows up.
Several smaller retailers tipped to replace Wellington's David Jones
Australian retailers are scoping out CBD leases in the capital as borders reopen.
'Intense': Nats v Police Minister showdown leads to spat at Parliament's cafe
Mark Mitchell says he walked out in disgust after Greg O'Connor told him not to sit down.
Opinion: The non-Covid reason Wellingtonians are working from home
Some office workers had to abruptly leave their buildings long before the virus arrived.
Global cosmetics giant Sephora may expand to Wellington
The beauty retailer already has three stores in Auckland.
Police spike car after chase in St Heliers
This evening police spiked two vehicles, one in Auckland and the other in Upper Hutt.
Caught with bacon down his pants: Recidivist shoplifter busted by security
Perry Osbourne had been caught stealing before. This time security was waiting for him.
Covid minister's warning after 9173 new cases, 14 deaths reported
There are 385 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.
Zac Guildford charged with breaching intensive supervision before latest sentencing
The offending allegedly occurred before Guildford was sentenced earlier this year.
Family waits months to return home after fire next door raises asbestos concerns
Asbestos issues delay Wellington family to return home after neighbours' house fire.
Creditors named: Who wants $9.2m from failed Wellington builder?
Report on large Wellington builder's insolvency makes for tough reading.
Elderly man died in rest home after 'insufficient' care
An elderly rest home resident's daughter feels his care may have contributed to his death.
6407 new Covid cases, two more travellers have BA.5 variant
Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 have been detected in New Zealand.