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Cancer-free after boogie board blow led to shock diagnosis
Sean Rush was holidaying with family in Ōpōtiki before his life totally changed this year.
Part of central Wellington without water until 6pm as rising tide hinders mains repair
Services will be disrupted for five hours.
Anti-theft grate, a bollard and a security guard no match for brazen ram-raid
Owner Chetan Rattan says he doesn't know what else the store can do.
Covid update: 9256 new cases, 38 deaths, 822 in hospital
While daily case numbers are declining, hospitalisations continue to rise.
Interislander down to just one passenger ship
The disruption is due to work being carried out on the Aratere and Kaitaki.
More than 1000 Wellington buses cancelled as Covid, driver shortage take hold
There is a shortage of 120 drivers in Wellington.
Levin man, 73, found safe and well
Pereka may be seeking a ride to Wellington and saying that he needs to go there for work.
Woman 'tearful and numb' as slip threatens houses
More showers anticipated in lower North Island area already hit by devastating slips.
Ex-coroner named as person at centre of conduct inquiry
The background of the complaint against her was also released.
6910 new Covid cases, 16 deaths as schools battle teacher shortages
Data shows teacher sick days have increased by over 50 per cent compared to last year.
Proposal for 500 homes to be built at Ōtaki Māori Racing Club
The housing will help alleviate housing woes in Ōtaki.
Drive with caution: Waka Kotahi warns Wellingtonians to be safe amid slips after chaotic weather
A section of Eastern Hutt Rd is still closed.
Big stage theatre dream comes true for Paraparaumu College student
Mischa Obrien performed in the Broadway smash-hit production of Shrek the Musical.
Watch: Green Party's James Shaw confirms run for co-leader again
Shaw concedes Govt be 'glacially slow' and did not match the speed of the climate crisis.
'Transformational' bid to ease housing woes
Investment in Ōtaki's water and roading infrastructure will enable 1000 homes to be built
Thieves v Tree: Street performer's donation box stolen - the heartfelt response
Jarrod Wood says every donation is a 'blessing'.
Furious motorists chuck projectiles; police consider charges against protesters
Police talk of their frustration over protesters who blocked the Southern Motorway.
Gridlocked: Motorists face long delays after Brian Tamaki-led protest
Call for calm on Auckland motorway as protest causes gridlock
Armed robbery as ASB Bank Paraparaumu
"Police are making inquiries to locate the man, who fled from the scene on foot."
Two high-profile Māori race for mayoralty
Both candidates are politically savvy and keen to sort out some longstanding issues.
'Motorway mayhem': Brian Tamaki-led group plans protests in three cities
The marches were set to begin at 10am.
Beloved boat 'in pieces' after Wellington's wild weather
The boat was washed into the side of the road, leaving it with holes in the hull.
Elderly woman blown over by wind praises public
Geraldine Sims was blown over earlier this week in a gust of Wellington wind.
All Black v ex-All Black: Sky TV to keep Justin Marshall on air
Sky TV says it is aware its commentator "exchanged words" with a wounded All Black.
Home evacuated after dramatic slip in Lower Hutt
The residents have now been allowed back into their home.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 July, 2022
The worst of the weather is over but travel disruption continues, the amount spent on Government advertising revealed & US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Gale force southerly slams Wellington - rips wing mirror off car
The wild weather has grounded flights, flooded streets, and torn the roof off a cafe.
Watch: Wild waves smash ferry during sailing
The ferry was one of the only ones which departed from Wellington this morning.