Wellington street closure raises concerns among businesses and residents
Residents on major Wellington route are worried about a six-month road closure.
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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.
Kiwi maker of Scarlett Johansson's fave chocolate cake put in receivership
Company has loyal following but faced cost and time overruns as it attempted to expand.
Wild weather kicks off week, unsettled conditions to close it out
After a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.
Person critical after fight in Hutt carpark
The person is believed to have hit their head and suffered a seizure.
Wild weather: Caution urged on Harbour Bridge as wind, rain batters the country
Around 400mm of rain has already fallen on West Coast in past 24 hours.
Prisoner who escaped on a toilet break still on the run
Uditha Punchihewa, 31, has been on the run since mid October.
How much is too much? Councillors and their second jobs
We survey Wellington councillors to find out what paid work they do outside of council.
'Dump this cruel tool': The test that labels pre-schoolers fat
"She'll finish a 2 hour tap class and say 'do you think I've lost weight?'," mum tells.
Floundering in the e-scooter and e-bike wave
Time to play catch-up: Micromobility the 'genie that's not going back in the bottle'.
Bodies-under-the-bridge murderer appeals
The bodies of Kamal Reddy's victims lay undiscovered for nearly eight years.
Why New Zealanders just can't afford this Government
Comment: We've got to focus on lifting our productivity, argues MP Ian McKelvie.
Government urged to rethink Wellington congestion charge
Wellington's new mayor and regional council chair meet with Transport Minister.
'Stupid and dangerous': Motorway U-turn caught on camera
'Creative driving' sees frustrated driver turn around on busy motorway.
Oops! Justin Lester allegedly mixes up email, sparking complaint
Complaint laid over former mayor releasing council information after ousted from the job.
Auckland Santa Parade crashed by onesie-clad vegans
Direct Action Everywhere NZ members wearing cow-print onesies crashed the Santa parade.
Early start to Summer: fine weather this week
The weather is set to be fine all week, with a slight blip on Wednesday settling by Friday
Dead woman's family in India desperate for answers a year on
The Coroner's investigation into the death of a pregnant woman will wrap up shortly.
Email leak: Wellington city councillor and CE clash again
Stern words for Councillor Simon Woolf over any involvement in Zoo bullying allegations.
Tensions behind code of conduct investigation revealed
Leaked emails: Wellington councillor Simon Woolf v council chief executive Kevin Lavery.
Lonely miaow: Kittens escape car wreckers
The three-week old kittens were spotted yesterday in a car ready for demolition.
Chris Reed: Marmite and jandals - it's Kiwi cliche night with Stephen Colbert
Lucy Lawless and Bret McKenzie teach US talkshow giant how to blend in.
Pomp and circumstance returns to Wellington City Council
The clink of mayoral chains, pay rises, free lunches and first meeting nerves.
Americans - and the PM - react to Stephen Colbert's New Zealand Week
What did Americans think of Stephen Colbert's quest to become The Newest Zealander?
Council refusal to release complaints 'bizarre'
Wellington city councillor Simon Woolf is facing a code of conduct investigation.
Whanganui's teen rowing star Niamh Monk heads Stateside
The old head on young shoulders has thought of career and sporting achievements in tandem.
Wellington council massage room relocated after outrage
Parents have claimed a win after their dedicated space was turned into a massage room.
Second Qantas flight diverted after suspected navigation malfunction
Passengers stuck on plane for two hours.