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'May not know what they hit': Police appeal to driver after pedestrian hit
The person was on the road at the time, police said.
No more freebies to complete Census; Govt considering harsher fines
The Statistics Minister said the incentives would be 'very unlikely' in the next Census.
Man accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashed
The complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.
One dead in single-vehicle crash
The driver was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.
Weak, cracked and rusted: Maintenance costs for ageing Cook Strait ferries double
'Prohibitive' annual maintenance costs could reach $65 million by next year.
Picturesque golf course suited to all levels of players
Kāpiti Golf Club is a hit with all levels of players.
More than $8m spent on redundancies at one Govt ministry
Thousands of roles have been cut, or are on the line, across the public sector.
Analysis: Why Tory Whanau’s crumbling support is good for Wellington
Division in a left-voting bloc could be the making of the mayor and her colleagues.
Hospital opens first Covid ward in three years, warns of spike in respiratory bugs
A tricky new variant is already accounting for a third of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand.
Lowe & Co's Emma Young talks Wellington property
Emma Young was one of four people who founded real estate company Lowe & Co in 2015.
Selling success: NZ's number one real estate agent reveals secrets
Emma Young was one of four people who started Lowe & Co in 2015.
Argosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project
'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'
Review of urgent passport for Fred Again tour cost taxpayers $50k
DIA's chief executive called the review a “light touch, independent look” at the saga.
'Shadow of what I used to be': Man smashed in head with brick while restraining thief
Victim says his attacker should not be allowed to keep his name secret.
Health Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealed
A lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.
Health New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspend
Chief executive Margie Apa said filling vacancies had caused an overspend.
Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally
The Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.
Guy Wallace's evidence in Scott Watson case 'irretrievably tainted'
Wallace at one point asked police if they were trying to lay the murders on him.
Editorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for Wellington
OPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.
'Love of my life': Luxury handbag designer Jessie Wong on motherhood and business
The Yu Mei founder and owner has named the Bobby Bag after her first child.
Man critically injured after falling three floors in vacant Wellington building
There have been 'significant issues' with homeless entering the building.
'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnel
The Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.
'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track bill
Opponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.
Tory Whanau wins praise for revealing ADHD diagnosis
Mayor "positively overwhelmed" by reception she has received since detailing condition.
MP fights for longer hospital stays after traumatic birth
Her member's bill would extend publicly funded stays from two days to three.
Opinion - Airport shares sale raises new questions about Wellington's 'financial crisis'
Surprise $450m budget problem was revealed before vote to sell council's airport shares.
Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'
The mayor's diagnosis came while she was seeking help for her drinking problem.
Engine parts for mega ferries already built and tested when contract cancelled
Three other people joined KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy on a trip to South Korea.
'Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's account
The employee says his Instagram account was hacked and he did not make the comments.
Kāpiti detective honoured for work in NZ Police
'I really get fulfilment from helping people in their darkest hour,' Niall Deehan says.
High school rugby coaches stood down after ref, players abused
Coach's foul-mouthed tirades spoiled teens' ‘great game’ - witness
'Like the Hunger Games': Public servants speak out about reality of Govt cuts
'It’s quite scary, there’s no real knowing where exactly the cuts are going to fall.'