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Revealed: Why band turned on singer after wild NZ gig
Chart-topper's Kiwi benders: 'You're just going to watch the guy die in front of you'.
'Sorry' for the long-lasting impact- Vic Uni apologises to abuse victims
University says it believes Body abused the students while teaching at the Music School.
'Big concern': St John investigating whether ambulance delays caused deaths
Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John.
'Would have been her dream': Jemima Gazley remembered on the Italian Alps
"I guess you can't live with the regrets anymore; no matter what it is – we're doing it."
'As ready as we can be': Testing labs gear up to triple output during Omicron wave
"We're a lot better off now than we were when Delta came."
Porirua named most expensive rental market in NZ
"For a minimum wage worker, that's their whole pay or more."
Wainuiomata gains new police response team, station to reopen after a decade
"We really want to invest in Wainuiomata and be a part of a thriving community."
Wellington's Round the Bays cancelled for the first time in 22 years
Omicron modelling had ruled out the possibility of postponement, organisers said.
Police search property in quiet Wellington suburb, Armed Offenders Squad attend
Police said the search was part of an ongoing investigation.
Water meter charging error leaves Wellington council with $3m shortfall
'A very unfortunate situation': The council is proposing to debt-fund the lost revenue.
'Total disgrace': No early MIQ release for family who stayed 22 days, had 7 negative tests
The family with three kids under six have now spent 22 days in MIQ.
Fruitless search for new Wellington transport boss after 10 months
Wellington's $7 billion transport project is still without a permanent programme director.
Wellington's Round the Bays won't go ahead as planned
The iconic community event has been running for 45 years.
Group of teens caught stealing dozens of cars for joyrides
Extra police patrols have been deployed in the evening and early hours of the morning.
Testing surge in Palmerston North, no new Omicron cases today
Jetstar check-In at the capital's domestic airport is the latest location of interest.
Tuberculosis vaccine effective at preventing serious Covid-19 illness, early finding shows
The findings can be incorporated into the design of future Covid vaccines and therapies.
Third case of Omicron detected in Palmerston North
MidCentral DHB said they are continuing to support the cases to isolate at home.
Into red - Omicron cases could hit tens of thousands a day: Hipkins
The connection between the Motueka cases and the border was not yet known.
Border bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQ
It's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.
Upper Hutt bush fire burning close to homes now under control
Fire crews are fighting a 2ha bush fire in Trentham - properties may need to evacuate.
WorkSafe probes vaccine pass complaints at Wellington cafe
The café closed last year and made staff redundant, but is now back open.
Rescue ropes needed after mobility scooter rolls down bank
Emergency services were called to the scene on the Hutt River Trail this afternoon.
Palmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQ
MidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.
Interisland ferry 'catastrophically' damaged, briefings reveal
The bearings and gears were catastrophically damaged and the gearbox casing was warped.
Locations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, stores
The new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.
Project encourages kids to read while inspiring sense of adventure
Kāpiti Hidden Books is celebrating a year of inspiring kids to read.
Wellington Water apologises for 'unpleasant smells' caused by discharging wastewater into ocean near Days Bay Beach
Water quality tests have been completed, but the results are not back yet.
Double blow: Grounded Kiwis' court hearing delayed on same day room release suspended
High Court hearing moved to February; decision made the day MIQ room release postponed.
Transmission Gully: New year, but still no opening date
The Transport Agency hopes to announce a new opening date next month.
'Shattered': Family of 5-year-old who drowned in Hutt River thank community
Leonidas was found at 9.15pm on Tuesday after being reported missing at 5.40pm.
Opinion: Wellington's new sign looks like a $130,000 spelling mistake
OPINION: Giant new sculptural sign on the waterfront is cringeworthy and a waste of money.
Rahui for Hutt River after body of missing 5-year-old found
The boy was found in the river at 9.15pm yesterday.
Opinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streets
Wellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.