Flushed undies to blame for family being showered in urine on ferry
Underpants flushed down the ferry's toilets led to a high-pressure build-up.
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Family showered in urine after wee accident on Interislander ferry
A family was showered in human urine on the Interislander ferry.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
It's a date: Auckland's mystery hunk from seat 17C found
He's been found and he's keen to go on a date.
New Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved Kiwis
It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.
Happy New Year: Brighter weather on way for NZ by New Year's Eve
It'll be a sweet start to 2020.
The great Kiwi summer weather fail: Unsettled month continues
Tis the season for endless fronts.
Downtown New Year's celebrations a glimpse of Auckland's future
Best to leave the car at home this New Year's.
Higher honours on Cooper's horizon
Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?
Gun buy-back: Criminals and gangs should be focus of police - sport shooting representative
Government rushed process and should have waited for inquiry to be completed - opinion.
Bunnings stores to close days after Christmas in 'cruel' blow for workers
'Four days' notice over Christmas is unacceptable,' says Kāpiti Coast councillor.
Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic
"What we're really hoping is to take some pressure off the public system," star says.
Swimming ban: Sewage keeps flowing into Wellington harbour
Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the entire Wellington harbour.
Traffic crawling as holidaymakers begin their travels
Hundreds of thousands of cars take to NZ highways on one of the busiest travel days.
Lundy's final appeal to overturn murder conviction declined
Mark Lundy took his final shot at appealing to the Supreme Court in August.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gale-force winds on the way
There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.
Wellington killer bird decorator at it again
The birds are decorated with tinsel and bows and can't fly, eat or drink.
Brace for traffic chaos as Christmas holiday exodus begins
If you're lucky enough to leave Auckland tomorrow, leave very early - or very late.
New homes for families in need before Christmas
The Aukusitinos are moving into their new home just in time for Christmas.
Family to murderer: 'Tell us where he is'
David Lyttle was targeted in an undercover police sting, during which he confessed.
Three rescued from fallen lift in Lower Hutt
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the lift had dropped between floors.
Fatal crash: Anzac Day helicopter tragedy under fresh review
Cabinet has approved a review of inquiries into the 2010 Anzac Day crash.
Ferry terminal kept open despite 'concerning' seismic status
A 2012 report put Wellington's Interislander arrivals terminal at just 23 per cent of NBS.
Ron Mark in scuffle over cowboy hat
NZ First MP Ron Mark say a man snatched his Stetson after a few too many drinks.
Teen charged after woman stabbed in Wellington park
A 16-year-old will appear in Youth Court tomorrow.
Dragons and taniwha – 50 years an artist carver
Exhibition celebrates New Zealand's first professional contemporary artist carver of bone
Revealed: Sir Peter Jackson's Wellington election spend
The film-maker gave now mayor Andy Foster $30,000 through his companies.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
Mojo the dog finds new home after 434 days at SPCA
Mojo has been waiting for a new owner since his died in August last year.
National moots AT-like authority for other cities
Proposal to overhaul governance in Christchurch and Wgtn to improve public transport.
'Terrorising' ex get shorter sentence
Kerryn Mitchell will serve a shorter prison sentence after appealing.
Police seek information after fatal motorbike crash
The motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash with a car on December 4.
Plea to stop politicising Wellington's $6.4b transport project
A cry from the East over second tunnel saga - 'we are trapped, we're on an island'.