Police stop car with teens driving wrong way down motorway
One of the teenagers will appear in court today.
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Predators beware — community trapping is on the rise
Five volunteers are leading a campaign to eradicate predators in Paekākāriki.
'Intelligent, artistic and funny’ 11-year-old killed in Gisborne beach tragedy
The 11-year-old was hit on the head by a log which had been swept on to the beach.
'Life tragically cut short': Navy Cadet dies in India
Chief Petty Officer Cadet Sacha Piper was one of 10 selected for exchange programme.
Sky-high rent costs hitting Wellington’s former refugee community
The Wellington region is one of 13 areas former refugees are housed around the country.
Kiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
The swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Girl who sang with Ed Sheeran's sweet message to pop star
Ten-year-old Pippa Guerin has a message for Ed Sheeran and her new fans.
Award-winning butchery affected by roadworks
Butcher frustrated with a year of ongoing roadworks outside shop.
'Ed Sheeran kissed me on the head!' - 10yo Pippa's 'surreal' duet
Pippa Guerin was 'buzzing' after helping Sheeran sing his hit Galway Girl.
Ed Sheeran concert review: There’s no doubting he loves Aotearoa
One lucky teen plucked from the crowd to join superstar on stage.
What's on Ed Sheeran's dream wedding playlist?
The superstar spoke to reporters ahead of his first show in Wellington tonight.
Remutaka Hill Road reopens after truck breakdown
The closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.
Crown appeals 501 deportee’s court win
The case centres on whether the man should have been classed as a returning prisoner.
Failed ferry inching closer to being back in service - but no timeline on when
All four of the Kaitaki's engines failed amid a howling wind in Cook Strait.
New community-led project zeros in on Raumati
Sophie Handford and Bede Laracy team up to improve Raumati.
Ed Sheeran kicks off jam-packed Wellington weekend
Around 48,000 people are expected to flood into Sky Stadium for the concert.
'Smelt clearly of marijuana': Man burns weed crop in fireplace as police surround his home
Plumes of marijuana-smelling smoke allegedly billowed from the house.
Classic Thunderbird to feature in show
Hundreds of cars to feature in show including super-cool Thunderbird.
Cafe owner tried to extinguish flames with garden hose after fire breaks out in ceiling
The cafe caught fire just after 11am.
A Capital Letter: Six-storey housing in Wellington could be clawed back
Report reveals experts are at odds with former mayor's proposed district plan.
Leak in Interislander ferry’s cooling system caused engines to shut down
A mayday was declared with 864 people on board.
Concrete blocks to be removed from Te Horo Beach carpark entrance
Controversial concrete blockade to be removed.
Flights resume at Wellington Airport, fog clears
Several flights were cancelled earlier today.
Union wants ferry incident investigation to be a priority
The ferry lost power with 800 people on board amid rough conditions.
Commission opens inquiry into Interislander ferry Kaitaki mayday
Do you have video or photos of the event? TAIC wants to hear from you.
Archives New Zealand in danger of running out of space
Wellington is not taking any more physical records until the new Heke Rua Archive opens.
'It all came crashing down': Long Covid turns fit adventurer into bedridden patient
Rose was a thriving, adventurous 38-year-old - long Covid has turned her life upside down.
Interislander ferry arrives in Wellington after mayday call
The ferry was making its way towards Wellington when it lost power.
Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after crash
Motorists are being told to avoid the area.
Man on stolen $3000 bike tackled to the ground by police
A 28-year-old man has been arrested.
Four arrests after armed carjacking on Palmerston North highway
One of the victims is being treated for head wounds.
Police working to identify body found near Kapiti Island
Police say it will take 'some time' to confirm identity of body.
Controversial crossing on Wellington highway to open next week
The crossing is on SH1, near Wellington Airport.