Convicted murderer wins right to have 'lad mags' in prison
The court has ruled a murderer should have been allowed the magazines while in jail.
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Loud cheering by supporters when IT worker pleads not guilty to Covid-19 data breach
Barry Young was greeted with applause by his crowd of supporters, including Liz Gunn.
Sexual violation in rideshare leads to charge
It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.
Witnesses sought after teen knifed in Palmerston North
The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Govt pledges more repeals as Parliament enters final week, mini-Budget to be unveiled
Nicola Willis is promising to lift the lid on Labour's so-called 'fiscal cliffs'.
One dead, one in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Lower Hutt shooting
Police are hunting for a person after a fatal Lower Hutt shooting early this morning.
Low cloud grounds flights at Wellington Airport
There will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.
Homeless gang member used spade in attempt to 'roll' weed dealers
Quentin Phillips punched the man who drove him to the property then forced him to join in.
KiwiRail boss suggests mega-ferry deal could be salvaged
Chief executive Peter Reidy has suggested the mega ferries could still be in the picture.
Watch: 'I never expected it' - dance novice learns salsa ahead of epic wedding proposal
Richard Heaps spent three months on a salsa crash course to ask his partner to marry him.
Money laundering warning for real estate firm
Mills Gibbon and Co failed to report suspicious activity at several properties.
Five years of budget blowouts: How KiwiRail’s mega-ferry vision unravelled
How the now-scrapped ferry project went from costing $775m to $3b.
From Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losers
Local Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.
Mega-ferry wreck: Has Govt lost confidence in KiwiRail’s board?
The project to replace Interislander’s existing fleet has met a dramatic end.
Nature reserve stalwart loves sharing his knowledge
Rhys Mills is a key person at the Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.
'Shocked': Safety concerns after Cook Strait mega-ferries project canned
Ferry unions lash out at Government decision and call for Nicola Willis to resign.
Govt declines Cook Strait mega-ferry funding, mayor says community ‘shocked’
The cost of the project has doubled to almost $3 billion.
'Screaming for help': Woman trapped under fence in freak storm
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received 64 calls for help during the height of the storm.
‘Sick of the mudslinging’: Wellington City Council faces calls for Crown observer
Some of the city's neighbours are worried the council is reflecting poorly on the region.
Te Papa Treaty protest included members of Restore Passenger Rail
Members of the group known for gluing themselves to roads were among those present.
Man held in custody after Te Papa Treaty protest
The 29-year-old from Nelson will be back in court on Thursday.
Tory Whanau’s sobriety journey and why 'it’s different this time'
She's previously said her partying days are behind her but this time she's going further.
Govt dept apologises for using 'privacy' to avoid questions over Kiri Allan crash
Internal Affairs department still will not provide an answer on whether the taxpayer pays.
'Extremely precious': Teeny tiny Bible carefully repaired
The miniature Bible comes with its own magnifying glass.
'I’m still alive': Passenger of TikTok killer driver nearly paralysed
Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.
Witness intimidated with throat-cutting gesture outside court
Throat-slitting gesture 'happens all the time', defence lawyer said, but judge disagreed.
'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowout
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.
Young dad dies of asphyxia by sand while walking along beach
Andre Bradshaw died doing what he loved, going to the beach with his 2yo daughter.
‘KiwiRail must be s***ting themselves’: Cook Strait ferry cost blowout lands with Nicola Willis
KiwiRail's top brass have already met twice with Finance Minister about project.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
Block of flats on fire in Lower Hutt, roads closed
One person has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Wellington’s earthquake-prone building crisis could leave hundreds seeking new homes
Almost 230 deadlines for strengthening earthquake-prone buildings due to expire in 2027.
'How entitled': Wellington rental wants tenant to work as security guard
The listing in Kilbirnie has been removed from Trademe after it was heavily criticised.
Watch: 'I was intoxicated' - Tory Whanau discusses drunken night out
The rumour mill in Wellington has been sent into overdrive after the boozy night.