Lawyer: Govt didn't need to compensate over gun reform
High Court hearing argument over Govt's gun reform.
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Weather: Brollies in the north, beanies in the south
Scattered showers this afternoon for the North Island.
Gun owners' rights 'extinguished' lawyer says
Colfo says the Government was wrong to ban some types of ammunition in New Zealand.
Hunkering down in lockdown: Slips, flooding as wild storm hits NZ
Wild weather across the country has downed power lines, caused slips and flooding.
Almost 100 Transmission Gully workers no longer in NZ
There is growing concern the now billion-dollar project could be significantly delayed.
Wild weather surges north as wind gusts of over 100km/h batter centres
Wind, rain and mild temperatures today but frosty change coming.
Police identify body as missing man Jason Cambourn
Cambourn, 49, was reported missing from Porirua on March 23.
Cat curfew gives Hutt council officers pause
Potential rules include a limit on how many cats a person can own, and when they can roam.
Vic Uni backtracks on charging for unoccupied rooms
The university has extended a 100 per cent fee discount after public backlash.
David Jones dispels rumours it's closing NZ stores for good
The retailer has confirmed it has no plans to change its store operations in New Zealand.
Birdeater baby tarantulas first bred in captivity in 20 years
The spiders have never been bred in Australasia before.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms forecast for first weekend of level 3
Heavy rain is expected to lash much of the country this weekend.
Divided council finds unity the day it's told to 'pull finger'
Wellington City Council has presented a relatively united front over emergency budget.
First-home buyer rates rebate saved from chopping block
Many consider the policy to be a 'fizzer' with just 130 successful applications.
Appeal for divided Wellington City Council to 'pull finger'
Mayors voice growing concerns: 'What's bad for Wellington is bad for the region'.
Transmission Gully opening will 'undoubtedly be delayed'
The billion-dollar-project faces yet another delay after lockdown and staff leaving.
Half of central NZ businesses need more financial help to survive
'A storm is brewing': Some businesses have only a few more wage-subsidy pay cycles left.
Vic Uni delays charging students for unoccupied rooms
Public backlash over 'opportunistic' $150-a-week placeholder fee at halls of residence.
Incredible aerial photos: The fast-food queues leading to traffic jams
Big Mac-hungry Kiwis have brought roads around McDonald's stores to a standstill.
Man charged with attempted rape and attacking passerby who stepped in
A 36-year-old man is appearing in Porirua District Court.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Wellington motorists greeted with gridlock due to 'major roadworks'
Traffic has come to a halt in several areas along SH1 southbound toward Wellington today.
A mates' trip to New York, a rugby team and a stag party - NZ's 16 Covid-19 clusters
Many are linked to big events, described as 'a mixing bowl for infection'.
Cruise ship passenger, WWII veteran, boxing legend - what we know about NZ's 18 Covid-19 deaths
18 deaths now been linked to Covid-19
'We were second class citizens': Same-sex couples reflect on Civil Union Act 15 years on
The Civil Union Act passed on April 26, 2005, divided NZ politics and society at the time.
'Being strong-armed out of money': Uni tells students to pay fee for unoccupied rooms
The move has been described as "bizarre" by one MP.
Wellington Council divided over need for outside help to sort squabbles
Wellington's mayor calls in outside help, but not everyone is keen on the idea.
Complaint against city councillor after 'Facebook attack'
Accusations have been levelled against first-term councillor Tamatha Paul.
Wellington mayor calls in facilitator over divided council
COMMENT: Andy Foster appears to be at his wits' end with his divided councillors.
Deadly cruise: What did crew members know before NZ man's death?
How can cruise ship passengers take a class action against cruise lines?
Getting paid to play - major new fundraiser launched for Kiwi creatives
NZ musician helps launch major new arts funder by giving back to fellow performers.
Quarantine diaries week five - what's changing?
New Zealand is still in lockdown - how are our groups finding it?
SPCA warns of parvovirus outbreak in Lower Hutt
"One walk has cost these puppies their lives."
'Ripped apart': Covid cruise tragedy - Kiwi husband dies, wife left delirious
Bob James was "always happy" and had travelled all over the world, his son said.
Wellington's Convention Centre: The awkward middle child
Mayor Andy Foster backs construction at full speed ahead despite questions amid Covid-19.