Kiwi university scholar allegedly murdered by estranged husband in Sri Lanka
Apsara Wimalasiri was home in Sri Lanka for a visit when she was killed.
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Arise interns allege bullying, hush money and '20-hour' days
More former members have come forward with allegations.
Inside the mind of engineers: How a building went from quake-prone to not
A second opinion meant a Wellington pool no longer needed millions to be spent on it.
High Court rules MIQ lottery 'not demonstrably justified'
The Government's MIQ system was unfair and some Kiwis were shut out of their country.
Opinion: Don't just blame the current Govt for rising crime
When did we become a country where ram raids aren't out of the usual?
23 Covid deaths, 9830 cases as Omicron wave continues in South
Yesterday there were 6380 new cases in the community.
House or travel? The new question for the 20-somethings
In many ways the answer for young people has already been decided.
Sex offender asks for convictions to be quashed
Judges can warn juries when evidence could be unreliable if more than 10 years has passed.
Anzac Day: 'Terrified' parents at memorial to son's death
Parents of one of three flyers killed tell of harrowing journey over past 12 years.
Seven arrests following two firearm incidents in Wellington
One incident in the CBD this morning and another in Tawa are believed to be linked.
Anzac weekend: Traffic building, crash blocking SH1, mixed weather bag
Traffic is building across the country as many take to the road for the long weekend.
Paekākāriki residents enjoy the quiet life after new road opens
Locals hope their coastal towns now become destinations.
Help save Otis: Wellingtonians generously donate for teen with rare cancer
A jetski, jewellery, luxury holidays and much more are up for grabs at the gala night.
Wellington's St James Theatre reopening delayed, again
The heritage building has undergone three years of significant earthquake strengthening .
Mahanga Bay occupation: Council and police demolish temporary structures
The occupation formed after the anti-mandate protest at Parliament was broken up.
Shelly Bay protesters and iwi Trust collaborating after years of unrest
Mau Whenua has been occupying the land earmarked for development for 16 months.
NZSO partners with 50-strong Pasifika choir to record songs from the islands
The collaboration is part of NZSO's quest to be an "orchestra for all New Zealanders".
The ultimate tour for chocolate fans
Wellington Chocolate Factory knows a thing or two about Easter treats.
Worst week in 15 years: How one bar fared during work-from-home phase
In the first week in March the pub made less than on a pre-Covid Friday.
Police car towed after reversing into barrier pole on Transmission Gully
It's the second incident involving a police car in as many weeks since new road opened.
Easter weather: Wind and rain warning as temperatures drop
It's a mixed bag of weather this Easter.
No commute, more family time: The big company letting workers move away - and take their city wages with them
Xero senior project manager David Michl now works from his home office in Wanaka.
Easter traffic crawls after three-car motorway crash, warnings for motorists escaping Auckland
The collision occurred about 10.30am near the Te Irirangi Drive off-ramp.
'Overworked, overwhelmed, taken advantage of': The heartbreaking testimony of Arise Church ministry school interns
Church pastor - 'I want to say I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused.'
City councillor admits he's behind anonymous Twitter account used to praise himself
Sean Rush used the Twitter account @localbod1 to praise himself.
'Absurd delays': Builders threaten to bypass council approval due to delays
Some builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.
Watch: Huge pod of dolphins make a splash in Wellington's harbour
The pod has delighted Wellingtonians on a sunny day in the capital.
Work to return fluoride to Wellington's water delayed by staff absences
Residents have been without fluoride for months after treatment plants were switched off.
Pilots took evasive action: Avoid mid-air crash over Wellington Airport
Crew incorrectly identified second plane putting them on crash course with third plane.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Mau Whenua publicly distance themselves, MoE looking into reports of school
'Their unwelcome occupation at this significant site has never been supported.'
Business confidence plummets in Wellington, inflation becomes second biggest concern
Business Central boss says issue of confidence runs deeper than traffic light settings.
Fluoride failure: 'Confidence rocked', council orders report on all water assets
Fluoride was turned off last year in the Wellington region without anyone being told.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Video recounts skinning and eating of seal
DoC today confirmed no one has been charged in relation to the incident.
Health ministry debating mask exemptions as issues persist
People medically exempt from masks sometimes face a stiff reception from businesses.