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Bus crashes into parked cars in central Wellington
Passenger recalls "crunching and scraping" sounds before the bus eventually stopped.
'Failure to thrive': The one-of-a-kind toddler with unnamed condition
She's the only person in New Zealand with a condition that doesn't even have a name.
Heavy rain but temperatures will be warm for most of country
Temperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.
Georgina Campbell: Secrecy over code of conduct complaints unacceptable
The council should be more transparent about the behaviour of elected members.
Wellington's mayor should be censured over Shelly Bay meeting - report
Findings of an independent investigation into Andy Foster's behaviour have been revealed.
Police arrest man after death threats to National MP
A man has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill National MP Simeon Brown.
Police search for driver of car that hit pram and injured baby
It occurred yesterday morning on a pedestrian crossing on Fergusson Drive.
Hutt high school students take mould protest to Parliament
Students turned up with their school work, chairs and tables.
Mojo struggling to fill vacancies as coffee firm looks to regain lost business
Company's new chief executive says he's tasked with steering business to pre-Covid levels.
Man who attacked pregnant partner sentenced to home detention
His partner was 10 weeks pregnant when he unleashed an attack on her stomach.
New rooms filled in a week: Homeless women's trust upgrade opens
There's still enough demand to fill its rooms five times over.
Wellington monkey thief 'did it for love'
They say people will do anything for love - Joel Casford tried to steal a monkey.
It only takes three minutes: How to reduce house fire risk in Winter
On Monday three people died in three separate house fires across New Zealand.
First signs of NZ housing market slowing - report
'There are signs that there are fewer buyers talking to banks about ... mortgages.'
Victoria Uni prompt meeting involving police- regarding assault reports
It comes after an investigation was launched over the assault at the Te Puni Village.
Student tricked out of $30k in online dating scam
The worst part for Christine wasn't the huge financial cost but the romantic deception.
Chocolate beer, chocolate pizza at first craft chocolate festival
Chocolate fans can buy tickets from May 24.
Taxi company accused of price fixing
The company allegedly agreed to put a minimum $25 fee in place for airport pickups.
Cases taken to the Tenancy Tribunal plummet in Wellington
There are concerns renters aren't standing up for themselves in fear of being blacklisted.
Wellington man missing since Saturday
Stephen Cowan, 24, is around 172cm tall and of medium build.
Local Government code of conduct complaints a 'monster'
Complaints range from whether buffet dinners were actually lavish to attacks on Facebook.
Parent shocked after class asked to play 'racist' game
'They're gamifying racism.'
Tofiga's Wellington comedy show postponed while he awaits Covid-19 test result
He developed mild flu symptoms yesterday and got a test in 'an abundance of caution'.
Air Force member accused of indecently assaulting comrade at party
Leading aircraftman Nicole Leger is accused of indecently assaulting her comrade.
Outstanding New Zealanders recognised in Wellington this week
Eight ceremonies will be held at Wellington's Government House this week.
Infringements for liquor ban zones breaches in Wellington and Auckland drop by 75 per cent
Auckland saw the numbers decrease from 1223 in 2016 to around 300 in 2020.
'Distressing': Details of CEO's complaint against city councillor finally revealed
The Herald complained about the council's refusal to release information 16 months ago.
Fault that caused mass Wellington streetlight outage repaired
Streetlights failed to come on in Wellington city and some outer suburbs on Saturday.
Boy racer crash destroys fence, leaves trail of destruction, car parts and clues
Car parts and debris left littered at scene of crash that destroyed fence.
Police intercept package from Thailand containing 2kg of liquid meth
Three people have been charged with importing methamphetamine.
Wellington homicide: Police seek sightings of man walking near scene, dashcam footage
The body was found at an address on Brooklyn Rd in the suburb of Mt Cook on Saturday.
Mouldy high school classroom block to be demolished
Hutt Valley HS year 12 and 13 students will split time between school and satellite hub.