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‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgery
Marsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.
Analysis: Will Cook Strait ferries be privatised? Not on Winston Peters' watch
Officials have investigated whether KiwiRail is best placed to provide a ferry service.
‘Serious concerns’: Police search Hutt River for man last seen two months ago
Thomas Basire is of slim build and about 180cm tall.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
Uncertainty looms over ‘landmark’ Wellington development
The developer says the project is 'active', but the city council says it's 'on hold'.
Analysis: Familiar face causes a stir in Wellington’s mayoral race
Justin Lester says he doesn't intend to run for the mayoralty again but won't rule it out.
Aussie diplomat’s partner pleads guilty to Wellington assault
The man will apply for a discharge without conviction.
KiwiRail’s ‘excessive’ spend on consultants kept secret after Ombudsman ruling
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said the spend on McKinsey & Co was not justifiable.
Mystery, intrigue as romance novels left in seaside suburb’s letterboxes
Erotica is being left in the community, and locals are asking questions.
From a famous family to Tory Whanau's media advisor: Who is Pearl Little?
The 26-year-old has worked in some of Wellington's most powerful places.
Toxic algae warning for Wairarapa as red alerts issued for rivers
The algae contains a neurotoxin which is harmful to humans and can be lethal for dogs.
‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting cop
The officer was sent cartwheeling through the air after the defendant drove at him.
Wellington shivers through coldest year’s start in a decade
Southerlies bring windy, wet weather to Wellington, disrupting ferries and beachgoers.
Tunapo Escape: A romantic farm getaway just 35 minutes from Wellington
The outdoor bath has sweeping views out to Kāpiti Island.
'Do it for the beersies': Hen party advertises for nude guest
How much would it take for you to strip naked for a room of strangers?
Remutaka Hill road reopened after serious crash
Two people were injured in the crash, one seriously.
Wellington developer snaps up derelict Reading Cinema complex
The building has sat empty since 2019 and has been the subject of controversy.
Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering stroke
Turia first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.
White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection
Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.
Inside Cook Strait ferry’s new lounge: The perks, cost & ‘child-free bliss’
Bluebridge and Interislander report strong summer bookings despite political uncertainty.
Shoppers pack the stores for Boxing Day spending sprees
Kiwis have packed into stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Family shattered after ‘precious toddler’ killed in Christmas Day driveway tragedy
Police are investigating after the child was struck by a vehicle yesterday.
Minister reveals when officials will consider 110km/h speed limit on Transmission Gully
NZTA has taken over responsibility for completing the road after a court case was settled.
Woman abandons holiday to find missing cat, pair reunited on Christmas Day
Ruby Carter flew to Wellington from Rotorua when she found out Othello had gone rogue.
Child killed after being struck by vehicle on Masterton driveway
Police are investigating the incident.
Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash
The motorway has now reopened in both directions.