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Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
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'Broad daylight' attack on young man at restaurant shocks staff, patrons
The restaurant owner rushed in to restrain one of the attackers, who was throwing glasses.
'No clues' two months after kayaker's mysterious disappearance
Michaela Leger was last seen paddling out to sea from Raumati Beach on October 21.
16-year-old arrested after alleged hit and run of off-duty cop
The female pedestrian was dragged by the car for a short distance.
$70k of fines issued over 'disgusting' Wellington odour
Officials found 13 incidents of offensive odour from a Lower Hutt treatment plant.
Birthday party shooting: Police name person killed in Stokes Valley
One person was found dead and another critically injured at the party last weekend.
Lawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigation
The review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.
Police monitoring heavy gang presence in Porirua for funeral
Police will be out in force to monitor the tangi.
Coroner's blood pressure warning after 78-year-old dies in spa pool
Raymond Gough died of sudden cardiac arrest while in his spa pool in July 2020.
'Heard the message': Te Papa to renew Treaty exhibition that protesters defaced
Protesters used an angle grinder and spray paint to black out parts of the exhibit.
WorkSafe cuts hundreds of desks in Wellington office move
The move comes after WorkSafe announced job cuts and the resignation of the CEO.
Wellington should take the second Mt Victoria tunnel and run
Wellington has been more of a loser than a winner in 2023.
Prison officer accused of providing contraband in exchange for sex
Five people have been charged with corruption and bribery offences.
Convicted murderer wins right to have 'lad mags' in prison
The court has ruled a murderer should have been allowed the magazines while in jail.
Strong Wellington kayaker drowned after paddling in storm-force winds: Coroner
A beloved family member and sportsman likely took too great a risk on a kayak trip.
Loud cheering by supporters when IT worker pleads not guilty to Covid-19 data breach
Barry Young was greeted with applause by his crowd of supporters, including Liz Gunn.
Sexual violation in rideshare leads to charge
It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.
Witnesses sought after teen knifed in Palmerston North
The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Foodbank receives huge gift donation from real estate agency
Voyle & Co co-owner Mike Voyle said he was touched by the support the food bank needed.
Govt pledges more repeals as Parliament enters final week, mini-Budget to be unveiled
Nicola Willis is promising to lift the lid on Labour's so-called 'fiscal cliffs'.
Govt and councils agree to kill $7.4b Wellington transport plan
The Government and Wellington councils have put LGWM out of its misery.
One dead, one in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Lower Hutt shooting
Police are hunting for a person after a fatal Lower Hutt shooting early this morning.
Low cloud grounds flights at Wellington Airport
There will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.
Homeless gang member used spade in attempt to 'roll' weed dealers
Quentin Phillips punched the man who drove him to the property then forced him to join in.
KiwiRail boss suggests mega-ferry deal could be salvaged
Chief executive Peter Reidy has suggested the mega ferries could still be in the picture.
Court of Appeal evacuated after concerning email
Cordons were put in place on Molesworth St between Lambton Quay and Aitken St.
Watch: 'I never expected it' - dance novice learns salsa ahead of epic wedding proposal
Richard Heaps spent three months on a salsa crash course to ask his partner to marry him.
Parliament protest: IPCA says cop kneeled on woman's neck, police report disagrees
An IPCA investigation found the officer kneeled on an offender's neck - police disagreed.
Tragic ship tale focus of children's book
Writer Gordon Campbell has held a long interest in the General Grant story.
Waikanae author's new novel highlights realities of addiction
Cathy Kern's novel was inspired by various parts of her own life.
Money laundering warning for real estate firm
Mills Gibbon and Co failed to report suspicious activity at several properties.
Five years of budget blowouts: How KiwiRail’s mega-ferry vision unravelled
How the now-scrapped ferry project went from costing $775m to $3b.
From Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losers
Local Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.