Public servants advised stay home or conceal identity over freedom protest
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Man who sexually abused children for 38 years may never get out of prison
The man pleaded guilty to 26 charges relating to child sex abuse.
Wellington City Council wins landmark appeal to take possession of quake-prone buildings
Council can now undertake seismic work and charge the cost back to the building owners.
74 new Covid cases, 1 death as Taranaki school cluster emerges
The person who died was being cared for at Tauranga Hospital.
Greater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region
"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."
Police confirm body found in Waikanae is missing man Joe Pryor
The 63-year-old was reported missing more than two weeks ago.
Auckland deluge, motorway crashes as storm heads south
The South Island is expected to get drenched today.
'It felt like freedom': Aucklanders touch down in Wellington on first day of border reopening
The first flight from Auckland to Wellington landed this morning.
Flight disruptions in Wellington resolved as Auckland's borders open
Four flights have been delayed or cancelled so far.
Revealed: The reason behind latest Transmission Gully delay
Inspection reports reveal seal defect and water seeping through the road's surface.
80 new Covid cases as Auckland border set to open
The much-anticipated border lift will happen at 11.59pm tonight.
More than 60 flights disrupted by technical issue at Wellington Airport
Jet flights are continuing but regional flights are experiencing delays.
Christmas cheer traded for drear: Wellington gets just three hours of sun a day in December
The average is seven-and-a-half hours per day.
Wild weather: Train derails, crashes into farmland as heavy rain lashes central North Island
KiwiRail says it's unclear when the wreckage will be cleared and the track fixed.
Auckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly out
Top three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Emergency management watching Wellington's rivers as rain drenches already saturated region
Persistent rain will fall across the region through Tuesday and into Wednesday.
'Do as much as possible in advance: Wellington Airport warns of delays for Christmas travellers
Passengers urged to make sure they're prepared before getting to airport this Christmas.
Transmission Gully was never going to open before Christmas, here's why
Forget the summer holidays, will the $1.25 billion road even by open by Easter?
Ex-MP's staffer says he was treated 'like disposable piece of trash'
Whispers in dark corridors: Alleged screaming, insults, bullying a problem, union says.
Live: 101 Covid cases as Cabinet meets to decide Xmas traffic light settings
Today is Cabinet's last chance to change traffic light settings until January 17.
'Not acceptable': Council workers laid new footpath - vandals struck before concrete set
The mayor says the perpetrator can call her if they want to confess and she'll help them.
Transmission Gully nightmare: Christmas opening not possible
The builder has run out of time to complete safety and consent tasks before the holidays.
FMA revokes first firm's transitional financial advice provider licence
Regulated financial advisors for retail clients must hold, or operate with, a FAP licence.
A slow-burning quake is unfolding beneath Kāpiti
A 'slow' quake is unfolding deep below Kāpiti as giant slab becomes 'unstuck' from plate.
Victoria students' association decision to auction unique art work 'sad'
The work was painted specifically for the university in the '70s - now it's on the market.
Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
Low-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.
'We lost our beautiful girl when she closed her eyes' - rising rugby star killed in crash
The 21-year-old died after falling off the back of a utility vehicle.
'You can't have a heroine without a tragedy': Kiwi teen's legacy after death
Jemima wasn't defined by her cancer. But her response to it was "mind-blowing".
Into the red-zone: As Aucklanders prepare to leave, I'm fighting my fears to enter
I'm leaving the safety of Wellington for Auckland where cases number into the thousands.
'Accident waiting to happen': At least one person likely exposed to asbestos at Shelly Bay
Protesters continue to occupy land at the bay despite health and safety risks.
Good sort helps stranded motorists cross flooded road
"A smile on their face is worth more than gold," says local hero Rod Clifton.
Destination Mars: 'Thrilling' interactive exhibit promises fun for the whole family
"We wanted to create a really complex environment, and kind of overload the senses."
Not one applicant to Govt's $23m earthquake loan scheme
Fund designed to help owners strengthen their buildings.
Afghanistan response: 700 evacuees holed up in Auckland
Of the 900-plus Afghan evacuees, only 205 have yet been housed.