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Wellington councillors walk out of meeting, refuse controversial crossing vote
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Te Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months
'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'
Thunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passes
The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.
Wellington Water boss abruptly quits, stepping down from tomorrow
The board has announced Tonia Haskell is stepping down.
Artist wins high commendation with unique ribbed condom art
A Waikanae artist was awarded one of 10 highly commended prizes.
Waikanae power couple brings Banksy’s artistic revolution to Wellington
The exhibition features the largest collection of Banksy artwork.
'Significant risks': Te Papa's collection of 860,000 specimens could be disposed of without new storage facility
The existing facility is earthquake-prone and breaches health and safety rules.
Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
Poorest Kiwi kids going without healthy food, study finds
Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.
Rau Tongia: Jury reaches verdict with two found guilty of murder
The jury has reached a unanimous verdict.
'Fighting hard': Husband of nurse who died from flu has procedure to fix hole in lung
John Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.
Tory Whanau’s comms adviser quits after nine months
The pair previously worked together at the Green Party.
'Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 years
But, the city council still has to finalise funding for waterfront safety improvements.
'Finally some hope': Sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year booked for surgery in Germany
Before she became ill, Julia loved competitive cheerleading, the violin and debating.
Furry romance: Cotton-top tamarins have instant connection
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Bespoke treehouse wins architectural design award
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Meet the top contenders: Electra business and innovation awards finalists revealed
The Electra Business and Innovation Awards finalists have been announced.
Quiet fishmonger's partnership saves life and grows company
The healing process in Vietnam was important for Wayne Pidduck.
Armed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorway
A 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.
'Lost its mojo': New street festival pitched to revitalise Wellington party strip
The last time Courtenay Place was closed for a street festival was in 2017.
Council officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossings
NZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".
Artist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competition
Ella Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.
New era for boating club: $2.1m upgrade approved
The Waikanae Boating Club is getting an upgrade.
'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvements
An inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.
Seymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major opposition
The Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.
Lower North Island dad missing with two dogs, family fears for his well being
Police say the man did not return home as expected.
'Leap of faith': Kiwi teen offered a place at prestigious Paris Opera Ballet
India Shackel channelled former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw to calm her nerves.
Man ordered to give up $600,000 he profited from illegal gambling, money laundering
Thomas Mackay Taniwha was found to be running 'high turnover' poker games.
Prison guard smuggled contraband to inmate for $3700 cash
The former Corrections officer has been sentenced to home detention.
Government to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - union
Public Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.
A book launch with extra spice
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Disabled performers follow the yellow brick road
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