Smoke alarms saved lives in Wellington house fire
The front door was fully ablaze by the time firefighters arrived.
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$1.5m house forfeited after Sir Ngatata Love fraud
The house was sold last year to protect its equity.
Drawing prize takes more traditional route
The winning piece is an abstract artwork based on the Pigeon Valley.
Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community
Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.
Call for different Wellington Airport public transport options
Councillor says Wellington clearly has a "sub-optimal" airport bus service.
Road roller attack victims hold vigils
People were still shaken at vigils over the weekend.
'Rough diamond' barista unfairly fired for swearing at customers
Rachel Ferrari admitted swearing but argued customers enjoyed "robust social interaction".
Comment: Open and transparent? Release your letter Julie Anne Genter
COMMENT: Where's the transparency over Julie Anne Genter's letter to Transport Minister?
All Black 'heartbroken' after younger brother drowns
Mum urges All Black to stay with team as they travel to Australia for the Bledisloe Cup.
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Chardonnay overtakes sav at wine awards
Looking for something new? Why not try a wine you've never heard of?
Wellington liquor store appeal dismissed
It's considered by police and public health to be one of the highest risk liquor stores.
Division over calls for Genter's secret letter to be released
What did Julie Anne Genter say about Let's Get Wellington Moving? Not everyone cares.
Julie Anne Genter grilled over mystery letter
Associate minister stands firm on refusal to release Let's Get Wellington Moving letter.
'She drove to kill time, she killed my son instead'
Samuel Jackson-Seligman-Lemaire was a "lovable rogue", his family says.
Mum leaves suspected suicide inquest
Psychiatrist doesn't believe Samuel Fischer had a head injury after head-banging incident.
Toddler 'bonding with box of ashes' after father killed by wrong-way driver
Kathleen Grey was spotted driving the wrong way on the motorway before the crash.
Vic Uni approves new names for first major sub-brands
'Name change by stealth' accusations have fallen on deaf ears.
Wellington mayoral candidate backs light rail
Conor Hill says it's the only proven technology that's reliable and carbon neutral.
Steamroller rampage: Man's leg broken in four places
Dylan was run over by a car that was trying to flee the rampaging road roller.
'I've never been so scared': Steamroller rampage victim
Two victims say they believed their lives were in danger during the incident.
Two beloved zoo animals euthanased due to health issues
Auckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.
$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough
"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."
Steamroller v 'boy racers': Drivers hit back at slurs
Witnesses describe how a man took to a road-roller and damaged several cars.
Police ramp up security to protect steamroller rampage accused
A witness says the scene was chaotic when a roller started ploughing into cars.
Mayor's car stolen from gym after keys swiped from locker
Mayor Wayne Guppy said the police found the car that same evening.
Wellington's trackless tram vs light rail debate turned up a notch
The Transport Minister prefers light rail. Wellington's mayor prefers trackless trams.
What winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand again
The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.
From Sir Peter Jackson to Sir Roger Hall: NZ's 'Ten Pound Pom' legacy
Their stories have been shared as part of a free weekend of access to immigration records.
'No signs' Wellington man who died in mental health unit was depressed
Nurses say they did the best they could for Wellington man Samuel Fischer.
Ambulance swaps people for animals at zoo
Ambulances are retired after a few years due to their high usage.
Family want charges laid after crash left toddler paralysed
"We're just angry at everything we've been going through and still no one's been charged."
So regular we are used to it': 2000 hospital workers attacked on the job a year
"Sometimes, physical abuse is so regular most of us are used to it."