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Explained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principles
Act's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.
Three charged after reporter allegedly attacked outside court
The reporter's stolen bank card was allegedly used to purchase $500 worth of alcohol.
Tour of Southland proves invaluable experience for rookie rider
'What an experience': Euan Mason on 900km of tough stage racing with his ITM teammates.
Places of worship targeted by threats; 70+ 'concerning emails' made
Police believe the threats are coming from the same source.
Police arrest man after Naenae hit-and-run death
The man is due to appear in Lower Hutt District Court today.
Plan seeks to convert boat ramp to pedestrian access only
Boat ramp has "specific issues" associated with it.
Kāpiti student named cadet of the year
Pyper-Alex Adams has plans to go into the New Zealand Army.
'Concerning' email sent to schools and hospitals across New Zealand
Police are working to establish the origin of the emails.
Watch: Sir Peter Jackson asks locals to ‘bear with us’ at Shelly Bay
Plans are under way to 'green' the waterfront real estate and welcome back the public.
'Big fan of the Luxon blue shirt' - Why Chris Bishop raided PM-elect's wardrobe
It's not the first time the MP has been in need of a clean shirt during coalition talks.
Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run
'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'
Tami Neilson gears up for Kāpiti gig
Tami Neilson said Kāpiti could be her favourite part of New Zealand.
‘You know what happened’: Officer's plea for truth in tragic Baby Ru case
The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.
Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'
The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.
Family trying to raise $700,000 for dad’s life-saving cancer treatment in Australia
Simon Hayes has diffuse large B cell lymphoma, an aggressive form of blood cancer
Police name Naenae hit-and-run victim
Anita Rani was hit by a car and killed last week on Naenae Rd.
A Capital Letter: How Wellington’s road cone tree stole Christmas
Feeling festive? The tree is a sharp dose of the reality residents are trying to escape.
Warning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapse
Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.
Council endorses Petone name change to Pito-one
The proposed change reflects the suburb's original Māori name and spelling.
‘We were literally gagging’: Residents complain of wafting stench from wastewater plant
The smell from a wastewater treatment plant has made people physically sick.
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Artist selected to create in the silence of a Scandinavian winter
'It’s an opportunity that, at the age of 70, I never thought I’d get.'
Areas of interest in fatal hit and run revealed
A woman was killed in the hit and run on Naenae Rd.
Weather: All flights cancelled from Wellington as fog hangs over city
It follows several flights being cancelled on Sunday for the same reason.
Bad weather hampers Cook Strait ferry repairs, more sailings cancelled
A hole was ripped in the side of the ferry when it hit a wharf one week ago.
Coalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreed
The National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.
Petone or Pito-one? Bid to correct historic 'misspelling'
Those supporting the name change call it 'long overdue'.
Man shot by police in Wainuiomata named
He was shot by police on Thursday at a rural property.
Safety and structure issues arise at Paraparaumu Fire Station
Damage from an earthquake sparked a wider structural investigation.
Teen who concussed cop, dislocated jaw, denied lighter sentence
Matua Ratana tried twice, unsuccessfully, to avoid sentence for his attack on a cop.
Birthday shooting ends in prison for gang member
Mel Petersen stashed a shotgun in his trouser leg during the hunt for rival gang members.