Huge fire guts 122-year-old Wellington city landmark
Firefighters doused the massive blaze late last night.
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'Grossly uneconomic': Quake-prone building owner resorts to demolition
Owner faces $6m strengthening bill for a building that would then only be worth $2.5m.
Historic Wellington landmark destroyed by fire
Fenz will be at the building overnight and ask bystanders and motorists to avoid the area.
Transmission Gully price too good to be true?
A Government-ordered review will focus on whether the road's agreed price was realistic.
Nurse's indecent act on patient in hospital bed
The nurse said his 'brain froze' and he 'couldn't get away'.
Ashley cut? Labour re-edits ad after Act complains about appearance of public servants
The PM's spokeswoman said the video was not an ad but an update on the Covid response.
It's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?
But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.
Suspicious package closes central Wellington street
Cuba St was cordoned off but has now reopened.
Transmission Gully budget blowout: Govt asks for review
NZTA announces it will spend $200 million to keep spades in the ground.
NZTA breaks its silence over Transmission Gully rumours
NZTA says it never approached other contractors to get job done if negotiations failed.
Book from 1902 returned to library decades later: What about the $32k fine?
The overdue fees of 'a penny a day' have been waived.
Child abuse findings in Porirua increase, while national cases trend down
Findings of abuse have increased by 22 per cent over the last five years.
Public transport patronage plummets under alerts levels 2 and 3
Warning financial viability of public transport in jeopardy if patronage doesn't recover.
Fundraiser for electric trike to give independence
Chris Barry from Kāpiti is fundraising for an e-trike to gain more independence.
NZ's lockdown unlawful for first 9 days - High Court
The order to stay at home in bubbles was unlawful for the first nine days.
'Rank' brown plume emerges at Wellington's Houghton Bay
Locals say the smell was so intense it made them feel ill.
Accused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal information
MSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.
Finance Minister fronts on delayed quake prone building loan scheme
Wellington apartment owners on the brink of financial disaster still can't access loans.
Wellington Central candidates support review of quake-prone building legislation
The legislation has left apartment owners on the brink of financial disaster.
Weta on alert after visitor tests positive
Weta Workshop staff have been told to monitor themselves for Covid-19 symptoms.
Documents show ministry blunders on Carillon tower
Ministry penny pinchers left out vital steelwork to save money on Carrillon tower.
Murderer Phillip John Smith claims deportation was 'abduction'
He claims his life sentence should have been changed to one of 30 years upon deportation.
Pilot killed in light plane crash near Ōtaki
The crash was reported around 1.25pm, a police statement said.
Supreme Court votes 3-2 in favour of hopeful lawyer with repeat drink-driving history
Two judges dissented with the majority decision, including New Zealand's Chief Justice.
Wellington Covid risk: Traveller dines at noodle shop, later tests positive
Two travellers who left NZ last week later tested positive for Covid-19 overseas.
Police seize assault rifle in Wellington searches
Police are "highly motivated" to get such weapons off the streets.
Heartwarming film wins Roxy5 people's choice award
The emotional film is a step in a new direction for the budding filmmakers.
Students choosing between catching the bus and eating lunch
Gold Card for students? Pitch to make public transport free during off-peak hours.
Psychiatrist thought pilot could be stalking him
Dr Chris Kenedi was accused of allowing the lines to "blur" between himself and the CAA.
Pilot 'not a monster or psychopath'
The doctor didn't think Captain Lindsay was a 'monster or a psychopath'.
Several pharmacies sold out of masks across the country
One pharmacy sold 500 masks in 45 minutes with a queue out the door before opening.
'Novelty will wear off' on controversial winning artworks
One artist put more than 300 hours into her piece, which made it to the shortlist.
Disabled passengers raise concerns in Wellington bus review
Poor driver attitudes, commuters not vacating seats, and audible announcements not working
Lois Tolley murder: Another arrest in Upper Hutt execution-style killing
A third man has been charged in relation to the crime.