Shops closed in Queensgate as water seeps in
It's not clear how much water has gotten into the stores.
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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.
Titahi Bay church up in flames overnight
Large firefighting response after Porirua church goes up in flames overnight.
Safety warning after near-drowning at Paremata
Two incidents in the water yesterday have prompted a warning from the harbourmaster.
Local Focus: Dragracing at maximum acceleration
Not dodging planes any more. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Person trapped after car crashes into retirement village
A staff member was pinned under debris after the car crashed into the building.
Hutt council's novel way of getting people in CBD
There are 15 different businesses joining in the challenge this year.
Convicted euthanasia advocate: 'I was made a scapegoat'
Suzy Austen doesn't feel she's a criminal after being convicted of importing the drugs.
Mentor mates
The National U15 Girls tournament continues at the Whanganui Festival of Cricket
Motorcyclist allegedly killed by elderly woman named
Friends have told the victim to "fly high in paradise".
Chocolate used to lure rats to their death
Chocolate cravings are proving too hard to resist for Wellington rats.
Property searched as more decorated birds found
One bird had red paint on its head and wings, to match the red Christmas tinsel.
68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018
In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.
App warns workers about lightning strikes
App users will get an alert if lightning is expected to hit near them.
Cuff him: Police hunt for owner of cuff links
Do you know the owner of this random collection?
Under-15 girls pad up
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket resumes with National Under-15 Tournament
SPCA hunting killer 'sparrow decorator'
SPCA Wellington is pleading for anyone with information to step forward.
Exposed: Wellington Phoenix star embroiled in sex scandal
Footballer's two lovers connect on social media.
72-year-old in court for crash death
A member of the public reported the woman to the police moments before the collision.
Woman charged with theft of money from Te Papa donation box
The 36-year-old woman made off with a small amount of cash, police say.
Sun shines as workers farewell holidays
Fine start to the working year forecast in upper North Island.
Hot, gales, rain - a Kiwi summer weekend
There is hot weather in much of NZ today, but gales and heavy rain are on the way, too.
Hutt Valley Lime scooter users quick to clock up injuries
Hutt Valley users are clocking up Lime scooter injuries at an alarming rate.
10-hour tunnel standoff: The man who paralysed Wgtn city
He spent nearly 11 hours on top of pipes at the entrance of Wellington's Terrace Tunnel.
Dramatic image of moment 10-hour standoff was resolved
Words from loved ones and a cigarette helped end tunnel standoff.