Girl who disappeared: New theory in 58yr cold case
New theory claims missing teen Wendy Mayes' body hidden in construction site in 1961.
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HBO hoping NZ Govt will pay for Game of Thrones VFX work
US producers will apply for a NZ grant for work done at Peter Jackson's Weta Digital.
Ditch the winter coat - stellar weather to continue
Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.
Eminem and National Party case reaches Supreme Court
How much National should have to pay for the breach may go to appeal again.
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
Lundy appeal focuses on brain tissue
The Supreme Court reserves its decision after hearing arguments this morning.
Atiamuri crash: Tributes for 'Scouts mum' killed
A givealittle page has been set up to help Jenny Rodgers' children.
Elderly man missing in Wellington overnight found
Shuyou Lin is 82 and hasn't been seen since 3pm yesterday.
A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.
'Traffic chaos' prompts illegal manoeuvres
Motorists resort to drastic actions to beat traffic delays.
One critical after crash between cyclist and car
The incident happened in the Ngaio Gorge, where roadworks are due to start.
Shelly Bay developer takes on Sir Peter Jackson
A group within local iwi has become an incorporated society as it prepares for litigation.
Immigration visa delay 'a nightmare' for same-sex couple seeking sanctuary in NZ
Officials are procrastinating about what city couple can live in, leaving them worried.
Alleged sex toy thieves ditch getaway car in bumbling adult store escape
'Dumb n Dumber dropped pretty much everything they were carrying' says adult shop worker
Self-defence class held in the thick of it
Emme McKay tests out a new self-defence class that helps protect you from bar brawls
Sex charges laid against murder accused
The murder accused is charged with sexually assaulting the victim and a 12-year-old girl.
Tenant compensated for surprise construction
Caitlin Bates received only five days notice a house was to be built in her back yard.
Batten down the hatches: Wet, windy weather sweeps country
A low pressure system over the South Island is moving north.
Sunday arvo traffic hell: Worst jams predicted for weekend holidaymakers
The heaviest traffic flows could persist for more than five hours at some hotspots.
Inner-city Wellington building cordoned off
City councillor says the cordon is a last resort for the heritage-listed building.
Anzac Day in Wellington: 'Our diversity is a source of strength'
There has been a cry for peace at the National Commemoration Service for Anzac Day.
One dead after two serious crashes overnight
Four vehicles, three crashes, two dead, two serious
Auckland lashed by 'crazy' hail storm
Locals in Pakuranga, Botany and Burswood were caught in the inclement weather.
'Snake oil salesmen and The Sopranos': Peter Jackson rails against $500m development
Sir Peter Jackson in fresh war of words over $500m Shelly Bay development.
Enjoy warm start to long weekend - it won't last
There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.
Big Read: The battle for Shelly Bay
Fresh consent for development at Shelly Bay is expected to be lodged imminently.
Mystery donations for battle over Shelly Bay
Financial statements show at least a quarter of a million dollars has been donated.
The plans to protect cultural treasures
Te Papa stores items at three places in Wellington to reduce risk of loss from fire.
Overruled: Man can become lawyer despite four drink-drive convictions
John Stanley has seven driving convictions but he's now won an appeal to become a lawyer.
Lymphoma sufferer died in hospital after receiving inadequate care
CCDHB did not undertake a full assessment or monitor her changing condition accurately.
Road spikes snare driver of stolen car, no pursuit given
Police received several calls about vehicle being driven erratically before teen stopped.
Let's Get Welly Moving final plan imminent, likely minus big-ticket items
It is rumoured the recommended plan could go to Cabinet for sign-off this month.
Former railway line a mere gouge in a hillside
The former line of the railway between Turakina and Fordell is gone - but not forgotten.
Record objections against Wellington liquor shop
More than 500 objections have been submitted over the proposal for Khandallah.