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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'.
Woman appeals after 'terrorising' ex-boyfriend
Kerryn Mitchell was spotted on CCTV in her victim's backyard at night.
Staff shortages slowing down Wellington building consents
Staff are working overtime while the city council struggles to fill vacancies.
Swapping the rugby boots for work boots
Sports players can train for their apprenticeship, while still representing the country.
Coroner declines to recuse himself from inquest
Robert Miller believed agencies were working together to protect the DHBs.
National launches campaign over second Mt Vic tunnel
National will take the second tunnel saga to Election 2020.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
'Couchsurfing' cat home two years after disappearing
Caspa went missing in 2017. Now he's finally been returned home to his owner.
The church that love built
A special Christmas service will be held on Sunday, December 22 at 5pm.
Two injured in 'scary incident' at school athletics event
The freak incident occurred in the grandstand of a high school athletics event in Newtown.
Lower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'
MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.
Wellington street closure raises concerns among businesses and residents
Residents on major Wellington route are worried about a six-month road closure.
Man lay dead for a month in council flat before being discovered
Stephen Ngahere's death is one of several grim finds at Wellington City Council flats.
Lucky escape for Wellington ute driver
Despite falling four metres, there was little damage to the vehicle or house.
Jailed for fraud: Sir Peter Jackson's 'greatest betrayal' by ex employee
Eugene DeMarco used Sir Peter's planes to pay off debt he owed to the film mogul.
Homicide inquiry launched after death in Lower Hutt
Police said it appeared the man fell and hit his head during the fight.
Air NZ plane diverted after woman begins screaming during flight
The passenger said the woman eventually had to be restrained by airline staff.