Rookie driver from Levin wins a NZ title
Rookie ministock driver Nick Simmons, from Levin, is having a boomer debut season.
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Mandy Hooper told her uncle to pack up and leave - then lit his tent on fire.
Walking and cycling track from Wellington to Lower Hutt gets green light
NZTA expects the number of cycle trips between Wellington and the Hutt to triple.
Critics question salute for Queen on NZ's national day
Wellington councillor says a lot of needless pain occurred when guns came to New Zealand.
Wairarapa home RVs rise again
Homes in Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa have seen another giant leap in value.
Wellington's Band Rotunda to be re-vamped by the end of the year
Preliminary works on the landmark building will begin next week.
Man charged after Thorndon armed robbery
A man was robbed at knifepoint while sitting in his car this week.
Catnapped: Flurry of concern over missing Mittens the cat
Wellington's most famous feline had the whole capital concerned on Thursday night.
Wellington traffic: Crash on SH2 over Remutaka Hill causes delays
The crash was reported at around 6.55 and was blocking the northbound lane.
How Wellington will be celebrating Waitangi this weekend
Sample a delicious hāngi, be delighted by a kite festival, and enjoy local music.
Search for missing kayaker Koyren Campbell stretches to southern Hawke's Bay coast
Searcher says everyone boating on the sea should have an emergency locator beacon.
Man who beheaded duck 'high risk'
The man cried as he entered the dock in the Porirua District Court.
Alleged bigamist fit to stand trial, granted name suppression
A suppression argument for the man has been rescheduled for the third time.
Ticket scammers target Capital's Van Gogh Alive experience
Commerce Commission urges buyers to purchase from official ticket websites.
Man arrested over Taita hit and run that put mum-of-two in ICU
A person has been arrested in relation to the serious incident in Taita.
Revealed: The man accused of invading race track at Wellington Cup Day
The 24-year-old faces two charges relating to disrupting a public meeting.
Revealed: The most popular meal ordered on the Interislander ferry
Ice creams and chips are among the favourites for holidaying Kiwis on the Cook Strait.
'Generalist' teachers mean smartest science students go unnoticed
The researchers said there had been a focus on literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
Council agrees to underwrite World of Wearable Arts
WOW agrees to be exclusive to Wellington for the next five years as part of the deal.
Sinkhole temporarily fixed in Wellington, but traffic delays expected
Crews worked throughout the night to fix a stormwater pipe.
'Significant delays': Wellington sinkhole sparks rush hour commuter warning
Council spokesman describes the 1.5m wide and 2-3m deep hole as 'serious'.
Evans Bay Parade in Wellington reopens after gas leak
Evans Bay Parade reopens after gas leak closed road at Greta Point.
Closure of David Jones risks a gutting of Wellington's CBD retail offering
The department store on Lambton Quay is closing, but its Auckland store will remain open.
Man sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlers
The man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.
CubaDupa's latest line-up announced
There are numerous performers and programmes set down for the festival.
'It will be weighing on their conscience': Family of hit and run victim implore driver to come forward
The mum-of-two awaits surgery, and answers, after being hit by a car that did not stop.
'It just sort of spiralled': Student flat wallpapered in 400 Whittaker's wrappers
A bulk buy of Whittaker's chocolate a year and a half ago led to nearly 400 wrappers.
'Most disgusting thing I've seen on rugby field': Club team banned after 'vicious' attack
Three referees were shocked by the attack, which has led to several lengthy bans.
Opinion: Why I'll try to buy a home - even though I don't want to
Covid has ripped out a chapter of many young people's lives and put another on steroids.
Wellington City's economy forecast to bounce back by 2022
Wellington's public sector is both the city's strength and its vulnerability economically.
Notice of Motion filed to establish Māori Ward in Wellington
City councillor Jill Day has the support of the mayor and seven other councillors.
Tree jobs take root after cash injection in Wairarapa
A $1 million tree pruning project aims to create long-term employment in Wairarapa.
Pair tried to put spoon up friend's bottom, filmed it
The offending happened during a drunken night out in 2019.
Police locate car in 'disturbing' hit-and-run that put mum in ICU
Mother-of-two Anna Chesterfield remains in intensive care.