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Armed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorway
A 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.
'Lost its mojo': New street festival pitched to revitalise Wellington party strip
The last time Courtenay Place was closed for a street festival was in 2017.
Council officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossings
NZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".
Artist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competition
Ella Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.
Cause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknown
Tests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.
'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvements
An inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.
Seymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major opposition
The Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.
Lower North Island dad missing with two dogs, family fears for his well being
Police say the man did not return home as expected.
'Leap of faith': Kiwi teen offered a place at prestigious Paris Opera Ballet
India Shackel channelled former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw to calm her nerves.
Prison guard smuggled contraband to inmate for $3700 cash
The former Corrections officer has been sentenced to home detention.
Government to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - union
Public Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.
KiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under way
Rob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.
Wellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for life
Doctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.
'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister says
The minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.
'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried
Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.
One dead, one injured after being hit by car in garage
One person was critically injured and died a short time later.
The signs I missed as my asthma turned deadly – Melissa Nightingale
OPINION: When I started having a severe asthma attack, I didn't know what was happening.
Food fight! Burger booted from culinary comp after embassy complaint
The burger features a line of white powder sprinkled on top and rolled bank bill.
'Potentially devastating': Baltimore cargo ship disaster highlights Cook Strait risk
Maritime watchdog says ocean-going emergency response capability is vital.
Hot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trains
One time, the air conditioning broke and passengers were handed ice blocks to keep cool.
How many of Tory Whanau’s 27 campaign promises has she achieved?
And why her flagship policy never will be.
Survivors march to Parliament ahead of Abuse in Care report release
The report will be released publicly this afternoon.
Second person dies after Ōtaki house fire
Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.
'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'
The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.
One dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fire
One person is dead and another is critically injured.
Wellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark Govt
About 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.
Inside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029
Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
Te Pāti Māori MP to take leave of absence after kidney disease diagnosis
Kemp said she looks forward to returning after six weeks of leave 'to focus on my health'.
‘Life changing’: Plea for Ozempic to be funded in NZ after 30kg weight loss
The 52-year-old got hold of the weight loss drug through a US clinical trial.
'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobe
Pet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.
Ministry won't take further action over bullying concerns at Wellington school
The ministry is taking a 'proactive interest' in the school’s response to complaints.