Magnitude 4.2 quake felt in Wellington
A small earthquake was felt in the Lower North Island on Friday morning.
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Whats On in Wellington: Anniversary weekend activities
There's an event for all weather conditions this Wellington Anniversary weekend.
Police name pair who died in wrong-way Wellington motorway crash
The two people killed in the crash have now been named.
Major delays on Southern Motorway after multi-vehicle crash
Traffic's slow in both directions, avoid the area if possible or expect delays, NZTA says.
Woman charged over murder grins at supporters in court
One of the women charged over Rau Tongia's murder has appeared in court.
Shelly Bay occupation: Mau Whenua 'resolute' after serving trespass notice to developers
Mau Whenua yesterday served a trespass notice to The Wellington Company.
'We can't just twiddle our thumbs': Appeal for help in kayaker search
'We're just going to get out there, one set of eyes is better than no set of eyes.'
Thousands raised for victims of Wellington motorway crash
The pair involved in a wrong-way motorway crash are still in a critical condition.
'Wingers': The only Wellingtonians not whingeing about the wind
'Down here we want wind and we want waves and we want it to be as exciting as possible.'
Need another holiday? Campervans going for less than $80 a day
Low prices aim to give tourism industry a boost in what is usually its peak season.
Supermarket worker stole nearly $20k in gift cards
Marise Te Puni was working at a supermarket when she committed the crime.
Karori homicide investigation: Firearm recovered
It was recovered during a search in Wilton this month.
Shipping container 'home' not approved
The makeshift dwelling as it is being advertised was not approved, the council said.
'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under review
The review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.
Council investigates $390/wk shipping container 'home'
The listing was taken down by Trade Me's Trust and Safety team last night.
A Capital Letter: Why Wellingtonians need to stop whinging
Absolutely Positively Wellington has apparently turned into the city people love to hate.
Missing kayaker's belongings found on seabed
Koyren Campbell's boss said he is 'full of life' and a 'young, funny guy'.
Two dead in motorway collision: Car drove 10km in wrong direction
The crash occurred after a vehicle turned the wrong way onto the motorway, CCTV shows.
Police seek public help after three firearm incidents in Wellington
The incidents are believed to be linked, with all three occurring on Monday January 11.
Wellington wind returns from holiday, gusts up to 130km/h expected
It's time to bring in the outdoor furniture and secure the trampolines.
Air Force joins search for missing Wellington kayaker
Koyren Campbell didn't return from his fishing trip in Tarakena Bay at noon on Sunday.
Whareama fire: 30 years gone in under 30 minutes
The Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.
Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters
From stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.
Shannon pub on fire
Fire at Club Hotel in Shannon labelled suspicious, as fire investigators assess damage.
Vanished: The missing people of New Zealand
Inside: The cases of missing people in New Zealand in the past few decades.
My Instagram identity was stolen to sell porn: Katie Harris
I am one of countless women who've had their identity stolen online in Aotearoa.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in South Wairarapa crash
A motorcyclist has serious injuries after a crash in South Wairarapa this morning.
Just desserts: Police lift DNA off half-eaten doughnut, burglary suspect identified
A peckish burglar is wanted by police after leaving half a snack at the crime scene.
Teen won't deny charges related to school lockdown
The boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.
Demerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert says
A demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.
Fog in Wellington causing disruption to flights
Some planes due to arrive in the capital city have been diverted or delayed.
'You can't build them fast enough': Escalating rents drive families into emergency housing
Emergency housing special needs grants have more than doubled in two years.
Medicinal cannabis company on the rise
"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."