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‘True stateswoman’: Biden, Clinton praise Ardern after resignation
News that Ardern is stepping down is making global headlines.
Let them sleep in: Later school starts for senior students a ‘no-brainer’ - researchers
The evidence is clear. So why have so few New Zealand schools changed their start times?
Two buses at once: Capital’s fixit plan for commuter woes
Commuters should prepare for a year from hell.
‘Surprising discovery’: First Kiwi egg laid in the wild in Wellington
Conservationists are gobsmacked by the find.
Kāpiti College builds new wellness centre
The wellness centre will cost $1.3 million to build.
Meet Kāpiti-Mana’s new area commander
Inspector Renee Perkins was appointed just before Christmas.
Child killed in ‘freak accident’ in Upper Hutt was ‘delightful chap’ - family
At funeral, 'there won’t be any black. It’s all about colour and what he danced to'.
‘A tragedy’: Wellington’s desperate rental rush is crushing spirits
Rental hopefuls face 60 other people at some viewings, mouldy rooms, and high prices.
Extra buses for Wellington after commuter chaos
Up to 120 people were waiting at one bus stop this week.
‘A taste of what’s to come’: 10,000 expected for Football Ferns v USA game
With Fifa Women's World Cup around the corner, fans are getting excited.
‘We’ll be completely out of beer’: Garage Project runs out of CO2 at one site
One of the country's largest craft breweries has run out of carbon dioxide.
Opinion: A major hospital, the quake risk - and three big problems
Patients were told they would need to move out, but now there is no plan to do that.
Bus driver shortage: 100 employment offers accepted by overseas candidates
New bus drivers have started arriving in the country as commuting woes continue
Fleeing man rams police cars in 45-minute chase
The man resorted to driving on his vehicle's tyre rims after it was spiked.
Arrest after man steals cash from shop till and flees
The 49-year-old is due to appear in court tomorrow.
More than 50 Wellington drivers caught using cellphones
Police are disappointed to see so many distracted drivers.
Transmission Gully: Long-term solution takes shape for cellphone black spots
Big fix coming for cellphone users on Transmission Gully motorway out of Wellington.
'Incredibly scary' near miss at new pedestrian crossing on SH1
Motorist says if she hadn't slammed on the brakes the pedestrian could have been killed.
Leading NZ travel insurer grappling with long claims backlog
Many Southern Cross Travel Insurance customers are facing major delays.
Summer Covid wave keeps retreating, latest case numbers released
The Ministry of Health has released new Covid infection numbers
15 children involved in bus brawl - several people injured, including driver
It's alleged one passenger was attacked and a big fight ensued.
Don’t underestimate Whale Song value - promoter
Marco Zeeman outlines benefits of Whale Song.
Revealed: Govt's multi-million dollar bill on empty building
More than $2m was dished out in just four months.
Body found in canal after Canterbury crash
The number of occupants in the car and their condition is not yet known.
Police name man who died in Upper Hutt park drowning
The man was found dead in the Hutt River early on December 27.
Wellington beaches closed to swimmers after storm
Sewage treatment plant releases wastewater - minus solids - due to heavy rainfall.
Toy weapons close Johnsonville Mall, person detained
Police are still at the mall to provide reassurance to shoppers.
Mixed interest as Harry's book goes on sale in NZ
There's a mixed reaction to the Duke of Sussex's new book in Aotearoa.
Debate sparked after concrete blocks placed in front of small beach carpark
Concrete blocks prevent people driving into small Te Horo Beach carpark and beyond.
Police appeal for information following Upper Hutt burglary
Last night, an Upper Hutt hone was broken into while the occupants were asleep inside
Watchdog 'concerned' about claims against failed travel company
The company is believed to owe at least $2.5 million to its furious customers.