Coalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreed
The National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.
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Petone or Pito-one? Bid to correct historic 'misspelling'
Those supporting the name change call it 'long overdue'.
Man shot by police in Wainuiomata named
He was shot by police on Thursday at a rural property.
Teen who concussed cop, dislocated jaw, denied lighter sentence
Matua Ratana tried twice, unsuccessfully, to avoid sentence for his attack on a cop.
Birthday shooting ends in prison for gang member
Mel Petersen stashed a shotgun in his trouser leg during the hunt for rival gang members.
Plane caught up in Sir Peter Jackson legal spat to be flown at airshow
The Goodyear FG-1D Corsair will take to the sky at Wings over Wairarapa this weekend.
Strathmore death: Fatal injuries 'accidental' during family harm incident
A post-mortem examination will be conducted tomorrow.
'A tragedy': Neighbours agitated and in tears after young man dies
A police investigation into how he sustained his injuries is ongoing.
Man dies from injuries in family harm incident
A scene guard remains in place at the address.
'My heart shrunk': Witness at scene of fatal hit-and-run describes shock
The woman used a blanket from her home to cover the victim's body.
Students win fight not to attend uni lectures in person
Students said policy was regressive and disadvantaged those with part-time jobs.
State Highway 1 closed near Sanson after serious crash
Initial reports say there are serious injuries.
Community 'in shock' after two deadly incidents in 24hrs
Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry said two deaths in 24 hours is 'a real shock'.
Two Air NZ passengers mistakenly took each other's bags. The reunion was Kiwi as
Two people who mistakenly took the wrong bags went to great lengths to return the luggage.
Man shot dead by police in 'hostage' situation after holding weapon to woman’s neck
Police and ambulance staff are at the scene.
Penguin deaths prompt better protections at cycling path construction site
The Department of Conservation has issued a formal warning over one death.
Family desperate to find Ōtaki man missing for six weeks
Police have widened the search for Duncan Hill to include steep and bush-covered terrain.
‘We’re in trouble’- Freshwater targets could cost Wellington $3.5b
Wastewater upgrades are needed to prevent E. coli from entering rivers, lakes and streams.
Mother who beat daughter with dog collar avoids jail
The woman strenuously denied the allegations, saying she only slapped the girls.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau publicly backs call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Whanau has ordered council not to remove a pro-Palestine mural.
Woman ripped off colleagues in order to look like she had a 'lavish life'
Andrea Lilo stole thousands from her workplace, boss and co-workers.
Inside Tory Whanau's hunt for council leak
Five councillors have been the subject of an independent investigation.
There’s a hole in my ferry: Cook Strait woes a 'weird coincidence'
Two ferries from two different companies have both hit wharves within days of one another.
Cocaine dealer knocks himself out while trying to escape from police
Anare Cilicewa left his injured passenger and jumped off the edge of the highway.
Why is Wellington's Christmas tree made from road cones?
And why will elves be wearing hi-vis vests rather than their usual garb?
Premier House in Wellington tagged with pro-Palestine graffiti
Buildings in Auckland were also tagged.
Baby Ru: Why are police yet to lay charges over toddler's death?
Three weeks have passed with no charges in the baby Ru case. We answer your questions.
Kmart bag leads to luggage confusion after Air NZ flight
The passengers had purchased the exact same type of bag the night before the flight.
Sailings cancelled after ‘dramatic’ hole ripped in hull of Cook Strait ferry
The hole is so large you can see the other side of the ship through it.
'He didn't deserve to go that way': Mum of man killed by homeless colleague speaks
David Gilchrist was off his meds and deemed an imminent risk when he killed Glen Collins.
Tears, prayers and relief: Jury finds pair acted in self-defence in street brawl
The verdict means Iulu Apineru and Henry Atoni can now move on with their lives.
Two cars seen outside burning house where murdered man lay
Two vehicles were seen on the street where the arson happened.
Ruthless-Empire: Multiple injuries, crucial evidence removed - what we know
Police believe baby Ru was injured in the morning before being taken to hospital.
Wellington Water preparing appeal to be test case for new Three Waters fix
Wellington Water wants to be the first into the new Three Waters system.