Student lives in van for 18 months to avoid skyrocketing Wellington rents
Jonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".
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Wild weather cuts power, whips up lake waves
Kaikōura and coastal Marlborough are now bearing the brunt of the wild weather.
Luxury cruise line sets sail for New Zealand
Serenity is key on Viking ships, as is a feeling of 'coming home'.
Finn Yeats remembered as 'rising star' with 'a heart of gold'
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CD U17 unbeaten
Sam Ferguson driving Central Districts' unbeaten run in National U17 cricket tournament
Unruly tourists try to bamboozle fuel station worker
The worker quickly realised who the group were and kept a keen eye on them.
Carterton man Finn Yeats was a 'rising star'
Finn Yeats was a "very talented" rugby player, playing for Wairarapa Bush.
Terrace Tunnel ordeal: man appears in court
The man at the centre of the Terrace Tunnel standoff has appeared in court.
Serious crash north of Wellington, SH1 traffic at standstill
Emergency services were called to the serious crash in Paekakariki at 11.30am today.
Unruly tourists: Woman says she 'vomited blood' in cells
Family also claim they have had death threats and a $5000 bounty put on 18-year-old.
Airport staff called in to help find lost teddy
A couple of emails helped to reunite a young boy with his favourite teddy bear.
Dog left 40 minutes in hot car in Wellington
The SPCA received six calls about dogs in hot cars in Wellington yesterday.
Unruly tourists spotted in Wellington
Social media users are trying to keep track of where the tourists are going next.
CCTV footage sought after gang brawl
Police still want to speak to witnesses or anyone with information about the fight.
Person seriously injured after vans rolls on Hutt Rd, Wellington
There will be significant delays in both directions.
50 people queue for property as rental squeeze grips Auckland
Up to 50 people snaked their way through one rental this week.
Mother implores public to look out for missing son
Finn Yeats, 20, was last seen at home in the Wairarapa/Wellington area on Tuesday morning.
Teens swept out to sea in inflatable boats
The teenagers weren't wearing lifejackets when they were blown out to sea.
Prison after man robs pharmacy thrice in a week
The brazen robber came back for a third time and was arrested a short time later.
Bankrupt misled Official Assignee
A Wellington bankrupt hoodwinked authorities by changing his name.
Lime assessing safety of e-scooters after recall
There will be a series of safety workshops in the Hutt Valley for riders.
Bus drivers thanked after Terrace Tunnel ordeal
Police will be shouting Tranzit staff a morning tea.
Shops closed in Queensgate as water seeps in
It's not clear how much water has gotten into the stores.
Mystery bird decorator still at large
There's no evidence the occupants of the house decorated the birds themselves.
Reminder for water users on 'potentially lethal' craft
Crafts such as jetskis are becoming cheaper and more accessible to the public.
Gun fired during gang brawl in Stokes Valley
A gun was fired during a mass brawl where witnesses reported seeing shotguns and machetes.
'That doesn't sit right with me': Megan Woods on Southern Response OIA review
Megan Woods is seeking a "please explain" from government insurer Southern Response.
Shotguns and machetes used in Stokes Valley fight: eyewitnesses
Social media users said they saw people armed with shotguns and machetes.
Auckland back-to-back
Auckland wins back-to-back Cricket Express National U15 Girls titles in Whanganui
Hundreds of lizards on the move
Lizard population rehomed to make way for new walking and biking paths in Wellington.