O Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cash
Auckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.
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Sir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plans
The billionaire film director owns 12 properties on the street.
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
Man arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flats
The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.
Calls for hiatus on Wellington's Golden Mile work amid cuts
Retail NZ and Hospitality NZ among groups seeking changes to multimillion-dollar project.
'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment boss
The outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.
Police seek witnesses to serious motorbike crash
The motorcyclist was flown to hospital in a serious condition.
Police seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fire
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
NZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusal
Union members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.
Ministry concerns revealed about Te Papa's new international tourist fee
The museum has started charging international visitors aged 16 and older a $35 entry fee.
'Unaffordable': Simeon Brown reveals estimated cost of Wellington's scrapped mega tunnel
The capital will be getting two new tunnels instead.
Elderly man fighting for life after third suspicious fire at block of flats
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
Tory Whanau reveals projects facing the chop as city awaits observer
A swimming pool, a new skate park and cycleways are among the projects at risk.
'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fire
It was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.
'Bit of a shudder': 4.9 magnitude earthquake felt in Wellington
The shake was reported at 4pm.
'Outrageous': One of NZ's first state housing blocks mothballed, future uncertain
Kāinga Ora has been 'working through decisions' on the building's future since 2022.
Fire destroys Wellington vet centre and cattery
Wellington vet centre and cattery has been gutted after a fire on Saturday night.
Mongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'
His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.
Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'
The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.
Barking, banging on cars: Minister calls gang 'idiots' as funeral monitored by police
'The gangs need to understand they’re no longer running the streets.'
Wellington councillors warned to 'get on with it and behave'
Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.
'A great long weekend': Chris Bishop announces birth of second child
Matilda Grace Raeburn Bishop was born Friday afternoon.
Shots fired at Levin building; those involved likely known to each other
Police are investigating after the incident on Mabel St.
Man’s body recovered from the water in Eastbourne
A member of the public discovered the body this morning.
‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 years
The station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.
'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between ports
CentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.
Earthquake risks close Wellington college buildings
Students are asked to work from home on Tuesday due to a severe classroom shortage.
'Near death': Man who weighed 290kg transforms his life
Eli Moon no longer walks into a restaurant worried he will break one of the chairs.
The clue that Wellington's Crown observer was waiting in the wings in January
Analysis: Bursting water pipes are the inescapable backdrop to the city's problems.
WorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed
40 net roles are proposed to be cut.
Man not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's mother
The defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.
School warns of sextortion predator targeting local teens
Wellington High School warns parents a person is blackmailing students online.
Climate activist taken into custody after blocking Wellington street with car
Michael O’Hara is protesting because he wants a climate wealth tax.
