'Jammed in like sardines' - Train disruption continues in Wellington
An expert flown in from Auckland will work through the night to try and fix the problem.
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Three people taken to hospital after suspicious house fire in Porirua
Ten fire trucks were sent to the blaze in Titahi Bay.
Prefab building proposed for Hutt Hospital after quake risk discovered
There are significant capacity constraints already in the public and private sectors.
Hit and run survivor finishes ultra-marathon across America
Nick Ashill has finally crossed the finish line in New York.
Earthquake warning could save your life
Is now the time to invest in an earthquake early warning system for New Zealand?
Woman caught up in police shooting: 'I saw my partner die right in front of me'
Samuel Fakalago was an associate of the King Cobras, New Zealand's oldest patched gang.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.
'Complete nightmare': Residents want school balls at Eden Park banned
'We have burnouts, people on top of cars, patched gang members blocking the street.'
Firefighters make stark warning after man pulled from burning home
Minutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.
Hutt mayor slams DHB for hasty communication over hospital quake risk
The DHB says patients and services will still have to be moved out of the building.
Police recover five stolen bikes from Wellington property
Police are cracking down on thefts often happening in broad daylight.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
Teen admits stabbing boy while 'defending friend' in school hallway scuffle
Judge John Walker has warned of the dangers of carrying knives for protection.
Joanne Ingham's funeral to be held tomorrow
Joanne Ingham's death is still being treated as unexplained.
Wellington transport decision delayed, mass rapid transit mode in doubt
A ministerial announcement about the project is now expected to be made this month.
'Another bloodbath': House prices slump again in May for sixth straight month
New data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.
Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
Owner of Wellington's Gubb's Shoes considering shutting up shop
The shop has been in Wellington for 76 years.
Chris Bishop tests positive for Covid week before his first child is due
'I got quite worried when I tested positive that I'd miss the birth.'
Big increase in calls to police for mental health incidents
Northland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.
Transport Minister leaves door open for 22 new lower North Island trains
Mayors have kicked up a stink the trains weren't funded in Budget 2022.
Man accused of raping prison cellmate
Benjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.
No 'I' in Wellington sign a hit on social media
The sign was pitched as being one of Wellington's Instagram-able moments of the year.
Major Kāpiti expressway opening on a knife edge
More than two thirds of those working directly on the project have had to self isolate.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
'All gangstas welcome': Associates of man killed by police welcomed to farewell him with 'no dramas'
"For anybody that wana show up, no dramas only alofa."
Dyslexic Police College ex-candidate goes to court over failed typing test
Guy Greenslade failed the test "dramatically" three times.
Why police don't 'shoot to injure'
Calls for police to "shoot to injure" ignore reality of "fast-moving, complex" situation.
Newlands police shooting: Troubled man 'in and out of jail'
Sam Fakalago had been in and out of prison since he was a youth.
National MP Chris Bishop helps rescue elderly woman locked in car
The 93-year-old, who is frail and has dementia, was locked in the car for half an hour.
Wild weather: Waikanae tornado, pines hurled through roof
A worker held onto the doors of his business with all his might as the twister passed.