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Two dead in motorway collision: Car drove 10km in wrong direction
The crash occurred after a vehicle turned the wrong way onto the motorway, CCTV shows.
'The day's not over yet': Gusts reach 124km/h in Wellington
Pine trees wobbling, white caps over the harbour and umbrellas flipping inside out.
Police seek public help after three firearm incidents in Wellington
The incidents are believed to be linked, with all three occurring on Monday January 11.
Wellington wind returns from holiday, gusts up to 130km/h expected
It's time to bring in the outdoor furniture and secure the trampolines.
Regeneration of original bush ends karaka reign
Non-fruiting karaka are left to offer cover as the original diversity of species returns.
Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
Air Force joins search for missing Wellington kayaker
Koyren Campbell didn't return from his fishing trip in Tarakena Bay at noon on Sunday.
Two dead in horror crash: Police confirm vehicle drove wrong way on Wgtn motorway
A witness frantically signalled to vehicle driving wrong way to stop before crash.
Whareama fire: 30 years gone in under 30 minutes
The Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.
You've got to be shipping me: Could this be your new pad?
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Shannon pub on fire
Fire at Club Hotel in Shannon labelled suspicious, as fire investigators assess damage.
Floating kayak found off Wellington coast: Search resumes
The floating kayak had freshly caught fish on board.
Sasha Borissenko: Where Wellington lawyers wine and dine
Legal columnist Sasha Borissenko's rundown of the eating habits of the capital's lawyers.
My Instagram identity was stolen to sell porn: Katie Harris
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in South Wairarapa crash
A motorcyclist has serious injuries after a crash in South Wairarapa this morning.
Just desserts: Police lift DNA off half-eaten doughnut, burglary suspect identified
A peckish burglar is wanted by police after leaving half a snack at the crime scene.
Teen won't deny charges related to school lockdown
The boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.
Demerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert says
A demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.
Fog in Wellington causing disruption to flights
Some planes due to arrive in the capital city have been diverted or delayed.
'You can't build them fast enough': Escalating rents drive families into emergency housing
Emergency housing special needs grants have more than doubled in two years.
Flash rip warning at Waitarere Beach
Lifeguards at Waitarere Beach have been busy in recent weeks rescuing people from rips.
Fastest in NZ history: Sophie Devine's record-breaking 100
The White Ferns captain produced a sensational knock in Wellington's thrashing of Otago.
Medicinal cannabis company on the rise
"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."
Deep-frier fire sparks Wellington Central call-out
Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.
Police keep close eye on Trump flag-bearing Parliament protesters
Billy Te Kahika also hired his own, private security for the event.
'It's come home': Wairarapa woman reunited with lost ring 36 years later
The farm's current owner found it in her vegetable garden while weeding her tomatoes.
Wellington woman arrested for possession of sawn-off shotgun
Further arrests and charges would be likely as enquiries progressed, police said.
Death of man found in Wellington park not suspicious, police said
Discovery made at a reserve in Tawa suburb on Wednesday morning.
Overnight blaze at Wellington Regional Hospital, eight floors have water damage
Visitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.
Howzat! New book features history of women's cricket in New Zealand
"It's a wonderful book and Adrienne would be so happy."
Parliament axe attack: Accused bailed to secure facility after unusual court appearance
The accused has been bailed to a secure facility until later this month.
No prison for 'disproportionate' response to racial slur
Sedo Leti reacted 'spontaneously' to the racist comment.
Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa
Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.