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.
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'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.
Sinkhole opens up beneath Wellington street
A section of the pavement has been closed as a precaution.
Mayor's drinking a distraction from Wellington's real issues
OPINION: The city needs the new Govt's help with water pipes, transport and cost blowouts.
Watch: Bomb squad responds to suspicious packages outside US and Israeli embassies
Schools were earlier put into lockdown and cordons remain in place.
Petone gets its post office back, but in a new spot
Placing the service at the Petone Neighbourhood Hub would ensure it was well-used.
Party mayor to drinking problem: Tory Whanau’s six-month spiral
Leader was embracing her love of a night out a few months ago, now she's seeking help.
501 deportee viciously attacked juggling 'icon' who died in Loafers Lodge fire
Man sentenced over 17-minute beating of Michael ‘Mike the Juggler’ Wahrlich.
Wellington's ‘bustastrophe’ nearing an end as more services planned
More than 100 new bus drivers have been hired and passenger numbers have bounced back.
Christmas parade cancelled after Auckland BurgerFuel car incident
Organiser says the parade is "really sensitive to health and safety issues".
Remembering Shane MacGowan: How The Pogues turned on singer after NZ gig
The fallen Irish music legend had wild times on and off the stage in NZ.
When Hollywood came to town: Sir Richard Taylor on special LOTR anniversary
The Wētā Workshop co-founder recalls being euphoric on Wellington's red carpet.
Councillor calls for Tory Whanau to resign after second drinking incident
Another councillor wants a formal meeting to be held over the situation.
Man drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damages
He stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.
'Thankful': Tory Whanau speaks for first time since revealing drinking problem
Whanau has received hundreds of messages of support after revealing her drinking problem.
Revealed: How much has been spent on Wellington's doomed transport plan
The Government has promised to withdraw from the plan within its first 100 days.
'Clearly not well': Whanau risks losing trust due to drinking problem - colleagues
'Her behaviour has become an embarrassment for the city' - councillor.
Restaurant worker paid tens of thousands towards her own pay packet
She told the ERA she also had to pay a $10,000 'deposit' to hold her job while on holiday.
Council warns of man impersonating building inspector
Residents say a man has been knocking on their doors wanting to take photos.
Mega-landlord says 'dramatic' uptick in housing market under new Govt
Matt Ryan, who owns more than 100 properties, said more houses are selling at auction.
'Hope they graduate high school soon': Seymour calls genital posters immature
When told of the posters, Seymour said for him that phase was around intermediate.
Person critical after serious crash in Martinborough
The crash involved two vehicles, and the injured person was airlifted to hospital.
'What the f... were you doing?': Judge aghast at thieving kindy cleaner
Kareem Tourangi had been making good progress in trying to get his life back on track.
Wellington 'activist' councillor posts flyers of Luxon, Seymour and Peters as genitals
O'Neill said the posters 'allow us to laugh at ourselves about the state we’re in'.