How Sir Peter Jackson got his way with Shelly Bay
Sir Peter and his partner Dame Fran Walsh now own land that was earmarked for development.
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Kiri Allan's court date put off
The former Justice Minister's first appearance was supposed to be held next Monday.
Review into KiwiRail’s handling of train chaos warns of further disruption
The report says a maintenance funding gap needs to be urgently addressed.
Firefighters called after smoke reported in plane cockpit at Wellington Airport
Fire crews did not find any smoke when they attended.
'Unexplained': Man found dead in park
Police were called to the park yesterday afternoon after the body was found.
Fatal combination of drugs caused woman's death
Bella Mulligan was out for a night of celebration with her loved ones when she died.
Wellington Central: Grant Robertson’s exit leaves a race of rookies
Can Tamatha Paul turn a long-standing Labour seat Green?
More Restore Passenger Rail protesters appear in court, granted bail
The protesters scaled a gantry, leading to a temporary closure of SH1 on Thursday morning.
Police call for info after gun fired overnight
Nobody was injured in the incident, police said.
Cops in harnesses scale gantry over Wellington's SH1, drag protester down
Protesters have struck again, this time blocking the motorway near the Terrace Tunnel.
One dead after being hit by vehicle in workplace incident
WorkSafe and the police's Serious Crash Unit have been advised.
'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crash
A judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".
Wellington protester who 'cemented' hand to road appeals declined bail application
The sticking substance may have been a mixture of epoxy and cement.
Wellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate change
But locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.
Why you can’t drive 110km/h on Transmission Gully
The $1.25b motorway was designed for the higher speed limit.
Bail denied for climate activist who allegedly concreted hand to road
She appeared over audio-visual link from the hospital with her hand in a bucket.
'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomer
He groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.
All Black could lose $40k after pool building company goes into liquidation
'We’re angry and frustrated but we understand times are tough right now'.
'Dangerous' hit and run driver going 100km/h on wrong side of road
Chad Clark hit the pedestrian with 'extreme force', with no attempt to swerve or brake.
'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its misery
OPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.
'She's not coming home alive' missing woman's mum told
A year on from her disappearance, Breanna Muriwai's mum has shared new information.
Victoria University walks back ‘name change by stealth’
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark criticised the university’s branding just last month.
'Someone out there knows': Breanna Muriwai has been missing for a year
The 22-year-old was last seen on Te Horo Beach on August 28 last year.
March for peace amid months of gang violence and death
Gang tensions have been high in Palmerston North since the killing of a mobster in May.
More Cook Strait sailings cancelled, Bluebridge ferry has mechanical fault
Interislander has only just returned Kaitaki to service after it was hit by a large wave.
New 110km/h speed limits considered near Wellington
The changes cannot yet be considered for Transmission Gully as the road is not finished.
Kaitaki sailings resume after large wave damaged ferry door
The ferry finally departed Wellington for Picton last night.
Police seek witnesses to fatal Ōtaki crash
The crash happened about 8pm on Friday, August 18.
'A disgrace': People spending nearly a year in emergency housing
Stays in such accommodation has increased significantly in the past five years.
'No clue': Cook Strait ferry cancellations are killing freight business, says director
Trucks sat idle this week after a large wave damaged a ferry door.
Review into KiwiRail’s handling of train chaos scrutinised by ministers
Thousands of passengers in Wellington and Auckland were disrupted in the space of one week
Last surviving veteran of HMNZS Achilles dies at 102
War veteran Gratton Lyng has been farewelled.
'Not guilty': Sportsman acquitted of indecent assault charges
The jury returned not-guilty verdicts on all seven charges.