Dramatic image of moment 10-hour standoff was resolved
Words from loved ones and a cigarette helped end tunnel standoff.
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Tunnel standoff ends: The man who paralysed Wgtn city
The man is in custody after spending nearly 11 hours in a standoff with police.
Festival of Cricket
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket begins with CD U18 Girls Tournament
Holiday road toll of 9 lowest in five years
Nine people were killed on New Zealand roads during the Christmas and New Year period,
The disaster that awaits unless we act
Housing, agriculture, tourism - dire predictions if climate allowed to continue warming.
On Her Majesty's sneaky service: 'The spies who cheated on me'
This summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from November.
Lime e-scooters to stay on Auckland streets ... for now
Lime e-scooters are set to stay on Auckland's roads and footpaths until the end of March.
Engineering fault hits Bluebridge ferry at peak period
Bluebridge Ferries will be removing one of its ferries from service for the next week.
Holiday toll stands at four as 2018 winds to a close
Holiday road toll stands at four as 2018 winds to a close
Warning call to police came seconds before fatal crash
A 72-year-old has been charged with careless driving causing the death of a motorcyclist.
Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year
Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.
Motorcyclist killed by 72yo driving wrong way on motorway
Reports indicated car involved in collision was travelling the wrong way down motorway.
Diver who died on Christmas Eve a beloved dad
Family "so humbled" by all the love and support they have received.
Holiday congestion for Auckland and Wellington
Holidaymakers fleeing cities for Christmas Day are facing delays on the road.
Man dies while free diving in Wellington harbour
Police said the man was pulled from the water unconscious.
Ho ho ho-hum: Xmas spending barely up on last year
Paymark blames flat spending growth on Black Friday.
One dead, two people critical after crash near Foxton
The fatal crash blocked SH1 near Foxton.
Crashes and heavy traffic disrupt holidaymakers
Holidaymakers are causing congestion on roads and wild weather is set to hit.
Holiday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roads
Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.
Tales tall and true of being a copper
Ex-Whanganui cop Rob Rattenbury has written a book about his career and family history.
The H-Files: Runaway tram crash that killed three
Martin Johnston looks at a Xmas tram crash in Auckland that killed three 115 years ago.
Blow me down: Windy Welly gets dangerous
Sprain, strains and stuff in eyes - some of the ways the wind has injured Wellingtonians
Boy racers terrorise Upper Hutt residents
Police have impounded four cars in the last month.
Bus network late and insufficient
An independent review into the rollout of Wellington's new bus network confirms failings.
Family outcry as Petone decapitation murder accused gets suppression
The man accused of murdering a Petone pensioner has been remanded in custody.
Mega-mall to get even bigger? Sylvia Park owner's $25m land grab
Sylvia Park's owner pays $25m for a nearby site.
Netflix factor kills off go-to video store Videon on Dominion Rd
Go-to video rentals store to close after 36 years in Dominion Rd, Auckland
Southern Response boss quits amid spying scandal
A damming report into the use of private investigators was issued earlier today.
U15 Whanganui girls break duck
Whanganui U15 girls post first win against Manawatu at age group cricket tournament
Midget-submarine warrior dies
William Smith served on the midget submarine that sank a Japanese cruiser.
Little meets with Google over Grace Millane suppression breach
Tech giant Google under fire after breaching court orders over the Millane case.
'Holy crap! There's a whole bunch of fins coming towards us'
Three mates were on a fishing trip near Wellington when a pod of orca found them.
Pamphlet for sex workers affected by assault
The Police and Prostitute's Collective have teamed up for a guide about sexual assault.
Roadworks create delays for Kāpiti commuters
Transmission Gully roadworks are causing lengthy delays for commuters