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Wellington likely to have warm, dry New year
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.
Missing Lower Hutt woman found safe
She was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.
NZ's top 10 richest private schools: The school with nearly $1b in assets
A Weekend Herald investigation ranks New Zealand's ten richest private schools.
More summer holiday traffic jams expected
Drivers should allow extra time and keep their cool if they do encounter delays.
Rare white kiwi hatched in captivity dead
The North Island Brown Kiwi should have been coloured brown but was white instead.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Jack Reacher and Barack Obama: Our most popular books revealed
Plus expert tips on what you should read this summer.
Go-slow: Traffic at a crawl for the great summer holiday
The wait was so long for one motorist, he jumped out of his car and went for a run.
The great summer exodus: Motorists warned as traffic slows to a crawl
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect the roads to be busy today.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
Top 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summer
The top three picks might just surprise you.
Christmas comes early for Cook Strait kayaker swept out to sea
"Although the man had enough equipment, a number of things went wrong."
'Billowing smoke': Crews battled blaze at Victoria Uni's Karori campus
A witness initially thought it was a hill fire because there was 'so much smoke'.
Police photographing young Māori: IPCA, Privacy Commissioner investigates
IPCA and the Privacy Commissioner are launching a joint official investigation.
'Bloody cowards': 81yo brutally bashed in road rage attack
The retired truck driver says he never experienced anything like it in his 81 years.
Biggest Christmas delivery ever for Wellington City Mission
"For people that have done it hard this year, Christmas is going to be even harder."
Congestion on SH1 until 8pm Christmas Eve, warns transport agency
It's another day of heavy traffic for Wellingtonians leaving the capital for Christmas.
A Capital Letter: pipes, politics and pandemics - Wellington Mayor Andy Foster's year
The cracks in mayoralty began at the same time the cracks in the water pipes exploded.
Independent review of Weta Digital uncovers dozens of complaints
Miriam Dean found the issues were a "problem of the past".
Gallery owners report surge in art sales after Covid lockdown
A Wellington gallery has seen one of the best years it's ever had.
Police watchdog launches nationwide probe into photography policy
The Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.
Holiday delays northbound on SH1 as Wellingtonians depart the capital
NZTA advised there were major delays northbound on SH1 between Waikanae Beach and Ōtaki.
Resident's decline was 'accelerated' by problems at her Lower Hutt rest home, son claims
The woman lived at the resthome for several years and died after two falls two years ago.
Christmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in place
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
'Entirely corrosive and unhelpful': Call for investigation into police photographing
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said what was being described was shocking.
Wellington restaurant at top table in Lonely Planet honours
Reflective of shifting tastes, one New Zealand experience made this year's list.
Wellington's famous Mittens the cat tops the pop charts
The iconic cat has made it into the hot singles chart with Mittens - Official Song.
Exploring one of Kāpiti's scenic walks
The Mataihuka walkway is an achievable walk offering stunning views.
Wellington musician charged with sexual violation granted name suppression
The man is facing seven charges relating to multiple women.
'So beautiful': Touching message of hope spotted on Wellington bridge
'I just hope the writer's small message found itself to someone who needed to see it.'
KiwiRail must review safety concerns at Wellington station, report reveals
Concerns about Wellington Railway Station were raised three years ago.
Five new Covid cases in managed isolation, border rules updated
There were six over the weekend.
Karori homicide victim named, police speaking to 'a number of people'
Police are speaking to "a number of people" in relation to a homicide in Karori.