Two beloved zoo animals euthanased due to health issues
Auckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.
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$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."
Disagreement over care of Wellington man who later died
Samuel Fischer was "distressed" after discussions over his future care.
Big Read: Privacy breach exposes life in children's homes
Lives of 500 children raised as state wards exposed - inside the horrors of a boys' home.
Sir Colin Meads said chlorine water 'not doing me any good'
Lady Verna believes the drink's creator was "a bit naive".
Doctor struck off for chlorine cancer 'cure' used by 'Cocksy', Colin Meads
PureCure made more than $300,000 selling chlorine water to cancer patients.
Privacy breach: 'They drugged and abused us - and it's still happening'
Files included behaviour, criminal offending, family and medical details.
'Eight minutes per resident': Aged-care workers in NZ 'face same brutal conditions'
Kiwi aged-care worker says conditions no better in NZ after Aussie post goes viral.
Inquest into secure unit suspected suicide
Samuel Fischer died in the care of Capital & Coast DHB in 2015.
Wellington's mayoralty: A tale of two campaigns
The difference between Justin Lester's campaign and Conor Hill's couldn't be more extreme.
Hutt Valley DHB ignored patient's warning signs
Man on breathing device should have been monitored far more frequently, says HDC.
Fog disrupts Wellington flights
There's low visibility in the sky and on the roads in the capital.
Drivers using cellphones: One caught every three minutes
More than $14 million has been issued in fines since it became illegal.
'Miracle child': Paralysed toddler one step closer to recovery
Mum: "I've been waiting and waiting for this day to come."
All Blacks test fraudulent tickets cancelled
It's highly likely some tickets have been on-sold to unknowing fans.
Greater Wellington's Chris Laidlaw hangs up the boots
But his deputy is seeking re-election after a tumultuous year with the city's bus network.
Taxi driver shooting sentence appeal dismissed
The court said Dylan Nuku's mental impairment and remorse was considered in sentencing
Local government not so sexy - but still important
Candidate nominations for local body elections open today and you should care about it.
Wellington councillor feels 'betrayed' by Green Party
"I felt quite betrayed because I committed a lot of time, energy and money to the party"
'Sloppy, evasive': What's in the letter, minister?
Speculation grows around how much muscle the Greens flexed over Let's Get Welly Moving.
Name change pitched for NZ's most famous cricket ground
The Basin Reserve could soon take on a new name, focusing on women's sport.
'Delightful characters': Why you should adopt an elderly pet
Nick and Waititi must be adopted out together, and will need a committed owner.
No knives pulled on Hutt parking wardens since cameras brought in
Angry motorists have even pulled knives on parking wardens for issuing tickets.
Wellington's bus network: One year on
The trials and tribulations of the city's 'lasagne of failure' bus network continue.