Ghost buses: Hundreds of services cancelled every day
On an average weekday, more than 1000 buses fail to turn up.
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Wellington Mayor says Auckland council cuts will 'rip heart' of city
Fnd out exactly how much money is being spent on what.
‘You have destroyed their lives’: Man broke into flat and raped woman, watched women sleep
The 21yo raped a woman and returned the next night to watch her and two flatmates sleep.
Where's Wally? Cutout wolf scares away pesky geese
Rex Hebley has been erecting wooden wolves around Kāpiti Village.
Global phenomenon to perform throughout country
The first Britain's Got Talent winner ever will be touring New Zealand.
Concerts to mark duo's half-century of staging musicals
Stewart and Tricia Macpherson to celebrate milestone in style.
Severe advanced glaucoma - man's key message
Harold Timmins was in his 40s when he got glaucoma.
Wellington bus driver wages lifted to $30 per hour
The increase will take effect this Saturday, although it may need to be back-dated.
Roads reopen after 10 metre waves batter Wellington’s coastline
The capital is being slammed by wind and waves.
Support service piloted for owners of quake-prone apartments
Owners of one apartment block are facing paying $180,000 each for remediation work.
Local Focus: Feeding the hungry from South Wairarapa to the Tararua District
Community kitchen volunteers master the art of scraping together whatever.
Sausage sizzle for striking teachers raises money for food bank
Teachers are becoming frustrated with their low wages and high responsibilities.
Person airlifted to hospital after being trapped under fallen house
The relocatable house fell off its piles.
Big chill hits, parts of NZ to shiver at below freezing temps
A cold snap is bringing wind, freezing temperatures and snow.
A Capital Letter: Wellington mayor looks to block the blocs
The mayor wants to avoid bloc voting from now on following a testy budget meeting.
Police appeal for witnesses after two people killed in central Wellington crash
The crash happened after the car had been signalled to stop by police.
Nothing further found after foot washes up on Petone Beach
Police are now awaiting pathology results.
Interislander ship out of action until mid-April, but promises Easter passengers will sail
However, other passengers in early April have had their trips cancelled.
Thousands report feeling earthquake across central New Zealand
The earthquake struck at 1.42pm and was magnitude 4.9.
Wellington memorial and grave site vandalised, police involved
The memorial is thought to have been targeted within the past week.
Inquiries continue after foot found on Petone Beach
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them immediately.
Dire Strait: More repairs for new Bluebridge ferry, sailings cancelled
There is almost no available space on other sailings for passengers with cars.
Foot found on Wellington beach, police investigating
It was found by a member of the public this morning.
Microplastics detected in sea life in Wellington bays
The findings could have implications for our seafood.
Police plead for information about seriously injured baby
The baby had nine non-accidental fractures.
Daughters of ex-prisoners of war talk of their fathers' lives
Joanne Ruscoe and Suzanne Roberts discovered they had something extraordinary in common.
Interislander hires more staff to cope with refund demand
There are currently 900 refunds being processed.
Poet delighted with New Zealand Womad Poetry Slam win
Kerry Dalton wins New Zealand Womad Poetry Slam competition
Ferry sailings cancelled, Wellingtonians urged to stay home as 5-metre waves batter coast
Parts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.
Kāpiti florist set to represent New Zealand in international exhibition
Nimrekha Collins will be involved in her first garden show later this year.