Police release name of man who died after being found injured in Porirua
Police are treating the death as suspicious.
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KiwiRail bosses says negotiations to exit mega ferry contract will extend into next year
Meanwhile, the Government is poised to announce its new plan for Cook Strait transport.
Housing development plans confirmed for old Wellington church site
A previous development fell through because of rising costs.
Staff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps in
Additional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.
Coroner visits spot woman's skeleton lay for 36 years, rules on death
Coroner Mark Wilton can understand why the family still had questions.
What government agencies are spending on Christmas parties, if anything
One ministry has opted for a karaoke machine, but for many there's no celebration.
'Magnificent' Wellington estate could be bowled for 32 luxury apartments
If approved, the apartments could be ready by 2027.
Popular Wellington food producer in liquidation after 32 years in business
The business supplied pita bread and hummus to supermarkets nationwide.
Wellington hospitality operator says city not dying, new bar going 'bonkers'
The bar manager chose to return from the UK to work in the Wellington hospo scene.
Man critically injured after ‘serious incident’ in Porirua
Police say the event was an 'isolated incident involving people known to each other'.
'Insert leader here': Awkward social media post from Trade Minister's account
The post said he attended a "dinner hosted by [insert TBC senior Chinese leader]".
Govt poised to decide fate of prime land Peter Jackson wants as public reserve
The Land Information Minister has received new advice about the 76ha of land.
Volunteer firefighters accused of driving offences, clipping a pedestrian
The incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.
'A behind-the-scenes operator': Nick Smith on Wellington's Crown observer
The former Cabinet minister successfully recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job.
Review suggests hiring fewer new cops for further cost savings
The review, published by Treasury, said police were facing cost pressures.
Ombudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant cost
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.
PM 'fine' after cop car crashed into Crown vehicle
Finance Minister Nicola Willis was also in the car.
Prisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffing
The report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.
Former top cop ready to shake-up spending on social services
Andrew Coster sees his role as building a fence at the top of the cliff.
'Shameful': Health NZ planning to cut nearly 1500 more jobs, union claims
Staff have been called into meetings today to discuss the proposal.
From derelict church to Wellington’s ‘most ambitious’ new music venue
Capital effort: Meow Nui brings couple's vision to life.
'Public safety risk': New documents reveal why Niwa is taking over MetService
The relationship between the two weather forecasters is tense and duplicative.
Opinion: Observing the observer - Wellington's budget re-write 'procedural hell'
OPINION: Man tasked with observing the city council has endured an almost 7-hour meeting.
Christopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadline
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Some schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1
The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.
‘Utterly changed her life’: Man who set partner on fire cooking cannabis oil is jailed
The victim spent three months in hospital with severe injuries.
Public sector cuts: More job losses considered before Christmas
A senior leader tells staff he doesn't feel 'in the least bit Christmassy'.
Watch: Has Tory Whanau changed her mind about running again for mayor?
Wellington's mayor says she needs to talk to family and friends about running again.
Tory Whanau on whether she will run for a second term
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau tells Newstalk ZB host Nick Mills she needs to talk to her friends and family about running again.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen suffers traumatic brain injury in motorbike crash
Charlie gets confused about what month it is and has short-term memory loss.
Public sector wages growing faster than private sector
Around 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.
Winston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decision
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
No conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computer
The man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.
Watch: 35,000? 55,000? Data scientist uses drone to estimate hīkoi crowd
Caleb Moses has crunched the numbers to estimate how many people marched in the hīkoi.