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Wellington: Urban legends
To find out whether Wellington lives up to its latest international accolade, Frances Morton goes hunting for the capital's cool spots.
Injured motorcyclists airlifted to hospital
Injured motorcyclists were airlifted to hospitals in two separate incidents in the lower North Island today.
Widower tells of 'hatred' for driver
A grieving husband has described his "deep-seated hatred" towards an alleged drunk-driver whose car struck and killed a Kapiti grandmother last weekend.
Prison guard on corruption charges
A Rimutaka Prison guard faces corruption charges after allegedly smuggling drugs and KFC into the prison in exchange for sex, wine and cash.
Clinton: 'NZ punches way above its weight'
Hillary Clinton was effusive in her praise for NZ after signing a deal bringing the countries closer together today.
Clinton accompanied by entourage of 60
Hillary Clinton's 60-strong entourage pales in comparison to some statesmen.
Clinton braves Wellington wind
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton braved the cold and blustery Wellington weather in an unscheduled walk along the waterfront.
<i>John Drinnan:</i> Two Geoffs on Morning Report?
Does Simon Mercep have Sean Plunket's killer instinct? John Drinnan looks at broadcasters who cut through the bull.
Mason's assault conviction quashed
A Christchurch musician has successfully had his conviction for assaulting his four-year-old son quashed by the Supreme Court.
Tribute to loving mother 'always on the go'
The family of a woman killed when a suspected drink-driver drove into her picnic say they are devastated by the death of a loving, hard-working woman who "tried to get the most out of life".
<i>Lonely Planet</i> takes shine to Wellington (+photos)
Wellington is voted the fourth top city in the world to visit next year, but Auckland misses out.
Picnicker hit by car dies
A woman has died after being hit by a suspected drink-driver when she and a friend stopped for a roadside picnic yesterday.
Drink-driver crashes into picnic
A drink-driver lost control and hit two women who had stopped for a roadside picnic yesterday morning. Witnesses said the car's skid marks measured more than 100m.