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'Incredibly scary' near miss at new pedestrian crossing on SH1
Motorist says if she hadn't slammed on the brakes the pedestrian could have been killed.
Police name man who died in Upper Hutt park drowning
The man was found dead in the Hutt River early on December 27.
Toy weapons close Johnsonville Mall, person detained
Police are still at the mall to provide reassurance to shoppers.
Watchdog 'concerned' about claims against failed travel company
The company is believed to owe at least $2.5 million to its furious customers.
Bacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entries
There will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.
Fund for owners of quake-risk apartments an outrageous waste, say Nats
Just one loan has been given conditional approval after two years.
Revealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h
“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."
Stranded bus passengers left to hitchhike on SH2 after breakdown
Some bus passengers had to hitch a ride over Remutaka Hill.
National says Wellington’s $7.4b transport plan is on life support
But the transport minister has hit back.
A Capital Letter: Why I’m switching to non-alcoholic beer
For the first time in my life, I'm thinking about how much I drink.
Severe thunderstorm warning in place for parts of the lower North
Thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain and hail.
Patients to remain at Hutt Hospital despite earthquake risk
There are no options to shift services without significant impacts on care.
First glimpse of $445m motorway ahead of opening
The road north of Wellington will be fully open in time for Christmas.
Families of Māori Battalion soldiers receive unclaimed medals in ceremony
Whānau from 'all over the motu' attend.
Drug courier's bond with baby helps court case
Jason Brendon Philip was sentenced to home detention, but was later resentenced to jail.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Early Christmas for drivers as new expressway set to open
The opening of the new road has come down to the wire.
Legal bid to have psychiatry declared 'quackery' thrown out
The man also asked the court to ban Parliament from making quackery lawful.
Car spiked three times, carjack attempted, driver tased in wild 100km ride
The man was finally stopped after driving about 100km.
Simeon Brown blasts Transport Minister as 'foolish' and 'naïve' for meeting with rail protesters
It follows a meeting with the Transport Minister that did not go to plan.
Some Shelly Bay land returned to iwi, construction begins
Rubble, diggers, and road cones have replaced a land occupation at the site.
Travel company may owe customers at least $2.5 million - liquidators
The failed company has left hundreds of angry customers in its wake.
Police no closer to discovering what happened to Breanna Muriwai
Despite appeals to the public, no valuable information has been provided.
Behind the screens: Inside the grand reopening of Lower Hutt’s quake-damaged cinema complex
The cinema complex is slated to open tomorrow.
Watch: Machete-wielding man flees from dairy fog cannon
He helped himself to a packet of chippies on his way out.
A Capital Letter: The Wellington electorates that could flip
Two of National’s most senior MPs are eyeing seats in the capital.
Some Wellington train services axed on top of 200 buses
Metlink says many staff are unavailable due to sickness and leave.
Teen in court after alleged theft attempt leaves man with critical head injury
Charging documents accuse him of hitting the man in the head with a brick.
'He wasn't in good shape': Wife tells of husband being attacked by intruder
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and was due to appear in court today.
'Traumatic': Homeowner critically injured after confronting burglar
The man was taken to hospital and police have arrested an 18-year-old.
Teacher shortage: Wellington preschool facing closure
One preschool advertised a job and received no applicants.