100-gun salute marks start of WWI
One hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.
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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.
Tributes to teen who died in cathedral fall
A school has paid tribute to a former student and popular Nelson teen who died after falling through the roof of a cathedral in Wellington.
Wellington: Magic of museums
In Wellington, bad weather means a chance to learn something, says Sharon Stephenson.
Wellington: Capital's food festival a culinary treat
Sarah Lang salivates over the delights to be found at Wellington on a Plate.
David Fisher: The Kim Dotcom wrecking ball rolls on
The Kim Dotcom wrecking ball keeps swinging and this time former Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman is in its path, writes David Fisher.
Room check: Wharekauhau Country Estate, Wairarapa
Anne Gibson takes in the luxurious accommodation and dramatic surroundings at a Palliser Bay lodge that's hosted royalty.
Wharekauhau Country Estate, Wairarapa
The astonishingly wild setting of this Palliser Bay lodge belies the extreme luxury of its accommodation spaces.
For further information see: wharekauhau.co.nz.
FBI and Dotcom: Coleman told earlier
Jonathan Coleman knew the FBI was interested in Kim Dotcom before his officials granted the tycoon residency - a revelation which has led to accusations he misled the public.
Crash driver smoked drugs
A train driver who had smoked cannabis in the days before a crash at Lower Hutt last year no longer works for KiwiRail, the company says.
Napier to Wellington commute
Angus Veitch spends eight hours commuting every week - but he believes it's a fair trade-off for being able to live in the city of his choice while doing a job he loves.
Killer rapist moves closer to release
A man who raped and murdered a Wellington schoolgirl 17 years ago has moved a step closer to being temporarily released from prison.
Sinkhole opens in Wellington
A small sinkhole has opened up in central Wellington after a water main burst early today.
Blaze leaves home 'un-liveable'
A Wellington home has been left "un-liveable" following a fire overnight.
Man was 'sleep-driving' before crash
A man who says he was "sleep-driving" when he allegedly crashed a car into a Wairarapa property last year has made a brief appearance in court today.
Drink driver caught twice in two hours
A man caught drink driving twice within two hours - both times at more than triple the legal limit - was described as a "danger to the community" during sentencing today.
NZ more appealing to ex-pats - survey
Auckland and Wellington have become more appealing to ex-pats in the past 12 months, a new survey has found.
Woman wrongly spends night in jail
A woman wrongly spent the night in jail because court staff had failed to note on her file that her sentence had been cancelled, a court was told today.
Govt wanted diplomat to face charges
Prime Minister John Key says Government wanted a diplomat accused of sexual assault to face charges in New Zealand.
Envoy expelled after attack
A diplomat accused of a sex crime was ordered out of New Zealand after invoking full diplomatic immunity.
Quakes rock lower North Island
The lower North Island has been rocked by a second sizable earthquake today.
Wellington: Magnet for mavericks
Wellington is full of geeks and arty types, and its Bohemian charm captivates Peter Feeney.