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Live: 167 cases, two further deaths as Covid spreads to Tauranga, Palmerston North
A woman in her 80s and a man in his 90s with Covid-19 have died.
Ōtaki tipple named NZ's best traditional cider
Totally Oaked made by Elemental Cider in Ōtaki has been named NZ's best traditional cider
'The great outdoors on your doorstep': Why this beach property has a $395k price tag
The property has been lambasted on social media.
'Not even cute': Cafe owner responds after 'cute waitress' controversy
Owner hits back at critics, defends sign and reveals the identity of the 'cute waitress'.
'Forcibly removing Shelly Bay protesters could get ugly'
Protesters remain at the disputed site despite two notices to move them on.
Traffic congestion finally eases after Tawa fatal crash closed large part of SH1
One person died in the accident on State Highway 1.
'Powerful' sculpture exhibition 'The Secret Keeper' lifts lid on child sexual abuse
A powerful and raw sculpture exhibition walks a visitor through Daniels' childhood trauma.
Covid uncertainty: Wellington Pride Festival to be postponed
Organisers say the festival will occur when it's safer.
Shelly Bay protesters ignore second deadline to vacate occupied land
Mau Whenua has issued a 'red alert', call on supporters to join peaceful resistance.
Doctor under investigation after controversial Covid videos fights to halt investigation
Her lawyer argues she was presenting as a doctor in a personal capacity.
New site for Kaibosh means more food saved from waste
Kaibosh Kāpiti-Horowhenua has moved to a bigger site on Sheffield St, Paraparaumu.
Masterton Covid cases linked to Killer Beez
A number of gang members travelled from around the country to Masterton for a weekend.
Cold case: Woman in NZ arrested over toddler's 'abhorrent' death 34 years ago
The woman was arrested in Palmerston North and faces extradition.
Te Papa summer exhibition will showcase work of artist Rita Angus to the new generation
'It is remarkable how much power and relevance her paintings still have today'.
US Navy to visit for first time in five years
Upcoming US Navy visit the first in five years after Trump had priorities elsewhere.
Traffic chaos: One seriously hurt after truck flips on Wellington road
A crash has left a major Hutt road at a standstill.
Nearly 120 Wellington nurses and midwives with unknown vaccination status after first jab deadline
Health workers had to have had their first jab by yesterday in order to keep their jobs.
Councillors' unwanted pay rise reaches Regulations Review Committee
Wellington City councillors are fighting against giving themselves an unwanted pay rise.
New locations of interest linked to Covid cases in Taupō and Rotorua
Three new locations of interest have been announced in Taupō and Rotorua.
Wairarapa Hospital has Covid capacity, but no ICU, as second Masterton case recorded
A second positive case of Covid-19 was recorded in Masterton today.
National sticking with intensification plans in leafy suburbs
Nicola Willis says homeowners have nothing to fear about quality.
Patient on suicide watch not given recommended supervision due to understaffing, says nurse
Unsafe staffing was a key factor that caused the nurse to resign after 20 years.
Wellington City Council considers slashing this year's capex budget by $80m
Under the proposal, the rollout of new cycleways would be delayed.
Wellington City is now 90 per cent double-vaccinated against Covid-19
The Capital and Coast DHB says Wellington City hit the milestone yesterday.
Gang behaviour at Mob gathering pleases cops
Police report no significant incidents at gang's 50th anniversary gathering in Porirua.
'Cute waitress on duty': Cafe slammed for sexist sign
Critics say the sign highlights "deeply-held" sexism in the hospitality industry.
Masterton mayor urges vaccination following news of positive case
Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson says the community is aware of the rules.
173 new community cases as Covid spreads to Wairarapa
Covid has also spread in an Auckland rest home.
Watch: Bus driver receiving medical attention after barrelling wrong way down SH1
Police are on site where the bus came to a stop.
Stunning Kāpiti Coast estate poised to smash real estate records
The "exclusive" property has an RV of $3.07 million.
Half marathon event runs within level 2 restrictions
Run the Coast went ahead in Kāpiti on Sunday with 700 participants.
Double-tracking between Trentham and Upper Hutt completed
Commuter services and freight trains can now pass by each other rather than waiting.
Bookish group brace for Oxfam Trailwalker challenge
The Cafe Ramblers from Ōtaki are preparing to raise $2000 and walk 50km for Oxfam