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New walker model to help elderly
People are having falls because they didn't want to use their walkers, Phil Bracen says.
Pets allowed to ride Auckland trains and buses
Auckland is set to follow in Wellington's lead in allowing pets on public transport.
Fate of community market in question
Market visitors often spill over to nearby businesses' carparks, and use customer toilets.
Ninety-year-old accompanies teens on Te Araroa trail walk
Walking the trail offers youth education, healing and rehabilitation, trust believes.
20-tonne sculpture 'largest' in Wellington region
The 20-tonne sculpture is being installed on a Lower Hutt roundabout.
Home detention for meth dealer in poor health
Jamie Liu's health contributed to his sentence being reduced to home detention.
Public support lifts dying mum
Her baby is recovering from surgery but Diana Sevealii's health is deteriorating.
George Michael's last work coming to NZ
Last interview took place two day's before singer's 2016 death, friend says.
Jetstar flight forced to return to airport
The Wellington-bound flight was turned back because of an engineering issue.
Prisoners build house, gain qualifications
The three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.
Wellington school to totally scrap NCEA
Kathy Lloyd-Parker says her school is the first in Wellington to drop NCEA altogether.
Safety upgrades for notorious Naenae street
Concrete blocks have been protecting the Ansells' yard since Boxing Day.
Dead prisoner 'set up', family say
Jonathan Antipas was "crushed" by his imprisonment, his family says.
Raining purple poppies: Remember the animals
Bulls community make purple poppies for war animals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Why large touring acts bypass Wellington
Wellington is missing out on events worth an estimated $26 million each year.
Doctor forges colleagues signature on prescriptions
Stephen Augustine was working as a surgeon when he committed the forgery.
Local Focus: The town with the strongest Anzac tradition
Anzac Day will again see Tinui's population explode. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
South African coaches sacked for supporting ABs
Two rugby coaches had their careers cut short for their avid support of the NZ side.
Rifles will not fall silent
Key to Anzac Day rifle-shot tribute is link to police, ex-solder says
Russell Simpson and three mates head for Himalayas
Russell Simpson and friends want adventure - and $250,000 for charities
One critical after car and bus crash
One person has been flown to hospital following the crash.
Wandering cat Mittens a Wellington personality
Wellington people are often found asking "whose cat is this?"
What was this doctor thinking? 'Lesbianism' diagnosis bewilders woman
Charlotte said she is not bothered by the "diagnosis", but others might be.
Cars seized, charges laid over black-market paua
Divers were caught with 30 times the daily paua catch limit.
'Outrageous and disgraceful' lawyer struck off
Ian Hay, a lawyer of 32 years, failed to repay a $200,000 loan to a client.
Let my dad stay, pleads Mark Middleton's son
Karla Cardno's stepbrother urges Minister to let his father stay in New Zealand.
Nine kids take stolen car for drive
There were nine children in the car ranging in age from 10 to 16.
Unconsented worm farm to be gone by Friday
Martin Wilson wants council to start looking at its waste management plans.
New CPR app can turn bystanders into lifesavers
Smartphone app alerts nearby CPR-trained people to a cardiac arrest.
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
Police investigate suspicious Porirua fire
Police are particularly keen to speak to a male seen walking in the area at the time.
Shoppers ignorant of risks posed by chicken
Retailers should be doing more to highlight risks posed by fresh chicken say researchers.