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‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington Harbour
His kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?
‘Hope, faith and peace’: New baby for couple grieving loss of son
Weeks before his death, Sebby Chua asked his parents for a baby sister.
How Kiwi Uber driver got a perfect rating for 2023
One person rode in an Uber from Tokoroa to Lower Hutt.
'Broad daylight' attack on young man at restaurant shocks staff, patrons
The restaurant owner rushed in to restrain one of the attackers, who was throwing glasses.
'No clues' two months after kayaker's mysterious disappearance
Michaela Leger was last seen paddling out to sea from Raumati Beach on October 21.
$70k of fines issued over 'disgusting' Wellington odour
Officials found 13 incidents of offensive odour from a Lower Hutt treatment plant.
Lawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigation
The review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.
Police monitoring heavy gang presence in Porirua for funeral
Police will be out in force to monitor the tangi.
'Heard the message': Te Papa to renew Treaty exhibition that protesters defaced
Protesters used an angle grinder and spray paint to black out parts of the exhibit.
WorkSafe cuts hundreds of desks in Wellington office move
The move comes after WorkSafe announced job cuts and the resignation of the CEO.
Wellington should take the second Mt Victoria tunnel and run
Wellington has been more of a loser than a winner in 2023.
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.
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.
Mega-ferry wreck: Has Govt lost confidence in KiwiRail’s board?
The project to replace Interislander’s existing fleet has met a dramatic end.
From Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losers
Local Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.
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.