Judge: 'Were stolen toes actually human?'
A man on charges of theft and interfering with human remains ended up escaping conviction.
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Kiwi family feared teenage daughter was dead three times
What was thought to be glandular fever turned out to be near fatal encephalitis.
Abuse claims follow fake rape complaint
The woman claims the victim physically and psychologically abused her.
Rain, icy winds and snow on the way today
The good news is after today spring will slowly return.
Wellingtonians turn from buses to scooters
E-scooters surge in popularity, with 113 per cent more searches on platform than in 2017.
200 more state houses to get thermal upgrade
Before the upgrade, even the fire couldn't keep the cold away, David and Carol Coffin say.
Victoria University step closer to changing its name
Uni council votes to simplify the name to University of Wellington.
Staff told quake-prone building safe
Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.
Nats: Winston Peters must reveal who invited him to Wally Haumaha celebration
Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.
Early morning house fire in Upper Hutt
The fire was "well involved" in the lounge on the top floor of the two-storey home.
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Activists escape conviction over oil ship protest
Norman and climate activist Sara Howell were discharged without conviction.
Murder accused in court over Upper Hutt stabbing
Murder accused appears in court and will reappear in the High Court next month.
The realities of life in a corset
Leimomi Oakes will be using historical costumes to explore women's lives 100 years ago.
Arrest after man dies in Upper Hutt stabbing
A man has died following a stabbing in Upper Hutt, north of Wellington today.
Home for sale - but you can't go inside
Another house being sold "from the roadside" has been saved at the last minute.
NZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crown
The latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.
Wellington bus passenger, 71, sent flying
A woman was injured after an incident on a Wellington bus this morning.
Soper: Dame Fran Wilde is a true trailblazer
COMMENT: There's one woman who missed out on the adulation yesterday.
Health Minister wants nurses working on policies
Health Minister David Clark invited NZNO members to send him their CVs.
Kiwi tech start-up quadruples growth
A Wellington tech start-up is rapidly expanding the global market.
Run-down garage sells for well over $50,000
The garage and tiny section are in the suburb of Kelburn in Wellington.
Te Papa museum clad in similar panels to Grenfell Tower
Te Papa museum was found to have ACP cladding in some areas.
Wally Haumaha inquiry: QC to share evidence with IPCA investigation into alleged bullying
Partial transcripts of witness interviews handed to police watchdog to determine "merit".
Hipkins announces takeover of polytechnics
Hipkins has made a preliminary decision to appoint a commissioner to the polytechnics.
Police seek man for Porirua armed robbery
The man has tattoos on his left hand index finger and thumb.
Fire in switchboard at Wellington Airport
The small fire was extinguished and firefighters have been stood down.
'Trailblazing' service dog wins top award
Rica has been Merenia Donne's "soulmate" for 12 years.
Singapore Airlines captain suspended of all duties after failing alcohol test.
A Singapore Airlines pilot who failed an alcohol test has been suspended from all duties.
'Help me' plea heard by neighbours during fatal assault
'I just wanted to stay inside... you don't want to get involved in that kind of thing.'
Police name man who died after Taita assault
Police have named a man who died during an incident outside a Taita liquor store.