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Man stabbed at apartment block
A man has suffered serious wounds after being stabbed several times in a central Wellington apartment block yesterday.
Jetstar launches first Wellington international route
Jetstar has launched its first international service from Wellington, announcing today it will fly between Wellington and the Gold Coast three times a week.
Man accused of teeth-pulling sex named
A man who allegedly tore women's teeth out with pliers while having sex with them has lost a bid to keep his name secret.
First-timers against Mark of experience
The emergence of former MP Ron Mark as a candidate for New Zealand First has potentially thrown the race for the Wairarapa seat wide open.
Refund for hellish bus ride
A bus company has refunded all 37 passengers who endured two breakdowns on a nightmare ride through the central North Island.
Bikers protest outside Parliament
A horde of motorcyclists revved up to Parliament today to protest against ACC fees.
Are we there yet? Bus trip from hell
An overnight bus trip has turned into a night from hell for 37 passengers on a Naked Bus trip from Wellington to Auckland this morning.
Kiwi's 3D-printed nose earns top award
A 3D-printed nose guard has earned a Wellington student the top prize in the New Zealand leg of a global design competition.
Former naval officer has convictions over affair quashed
A senior naval officer who was dismissed from the service for having a relationship with a subordinate has had his convictions quashed.
Te Papa to defrost new colossal squid
Scientists at the Te Papa museum are hoping a colossal squid now in their possession is a male - making an already rare find an extraordinary one.
Nicholas’ harrowing story to screen
Louise Nicholas’ harrowing story of abuse will screen next week as part of a dramatic retelling of New Zealand’s highest profile rape case.
Armed police make arrest over shooting
Armed officers have arrested a man wanted over a shooting in Lower Hutt on Friday morning.
Long-awaited SH1 upgrade moves forward
A long-awaited upgrade to State Highway 1 north of Wellington has moved forward with the award of a major contract.
Labour warns of 'creeping corruption'
Labour says it would run a Royal Commission into the public sector to address issues such as ministers' bullying of civil servants and the threat of "creeping corruption".
Wellington's 100-gun salute
One hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.
100-gun salute marks start of WWI
One hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.
Fair dinkum building opportunity
A business that has played a major role in the Wairarapa building industry for almost 15 years is for sale because its owner is planning to retire.