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Search and rescue operation under way in Lower Hutt
He was last seen about 5.30pm yesterday.
Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs
Minister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.
Super Rugby Selections: Key figures make timely returns
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Te Pāti Māori protest: What you need to know about tomorrow's carkoi protests
Police are urging people in metropolitan areas to allow extra time for their morning trips
Massive achievement as club rugby player's 200th game looms
A large crowd is expected for the historic occasion.
'You do it': Witnesses argue over performing CPR on murder victim
The dispatcher tried for several minutes to get people at the scene to start CPR on him.
Nature reserve helps threatened plant species
The plant was described as 'a larder for our ecosystem'.
Remembering the US Marines, 82 years on
Kāpiti has a strong connection with the US Marine Corps.
'Suffocated': Wellington businesses consider legal action against council
They say long-term construction work in Civic Square is driving customers away.
Public sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraint
Some agencies expect years of fiscal restraint.
'Go upstairs': Murder trial witnesses describe emotionless scene
First responders initially couldn't see the wound that caused so much blood loss.
PM calls Te Pāti Māori planned Budget day protest ‘illegal’
Te Pāti Māori shared on social media that this is a 'rangatira revolution'.
Human Rights Commission offers voluntary redundancies
There are four commissioners and about 80 staff at the independent Crown entity.
ComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellations
The watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.
Firefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder scene
The firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.
Ryman Healthcare selling controversial former university campus after profit plummets
The Ministry of Education transferred the land to the university for just $10 in 2014.
Bulk water treatment specialist wins coveted award
“I’m proud to have received this award."
Community-led project sparks inspiration for change
The Raumati Community Board wants upgrades in the village, among other things.
Shot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murder
The killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.
Man overboard in Wellington Harbour: Ferry company undertaking internal review
Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV has been seen searching at the tip of Miramar Peninsula.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake near Tonga
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said there is currently no tsunami threat.
'Hypocritical': Consultant being paid to investigate Wellington's long tunnel
It comes after National promised to end Labour’s 'gravy train' of consultant spending.
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
Samoan Language Week: Try 'talofa lava' this week
Give "talofa lava" a go in honour of Samoan Language Week.
‘In everyone’s best interests’: Greens push for end to Darleen Tana investigation
A key witness hasn’t been interviewed as part of independent review into allegations.
Samoans urged to stand up for citizenship bill
"Who else will do it, if not us? Samoa mo Samoa."
Wellness centre seeks council lifeline
Sarah Yuile says the importance of these services is not realised until they are gone.
Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options
There is no emergency towing vessel on standby in NZ to help large ships in strife.
Wellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget error
Upper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.
Kāpiti groups have say on Greater Wellington plan
Kāpiti locals submitted their concerns to the regional council's long-term plan.
Workers' strike artwork steps back in time
It took James Brewer two years to create the painting.
White heron keeps bird watchers excited
The heron has been enjoying life in Waikanae Beach.