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Hutt Hospital building may not be earthquake-prone after all
Weekly reports to the Health Minister reveal latest twist in Hutt Hospital confusion.

Council unable to contact those worst-affected by privacy breach
Police had out-of-date contact details for some of the people involved.

'Very sad': Surprise as Wishbone placed in liquidation
The cafe's website is no longer working and a liquidator has been appointed.

Midfielder opens up on his and his team's outstanding revival
The Central League standout opens up on his and his team's fightback.

Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.

Why public servants are remaining in an earthquake-risk building
In 2022 there was a spate of snap building closures, but these office workers are staying.

Popular cafe chain Wishbone placed in liquidation
The cafe’s website is no longer working and a liquidator has been appointed.

Lawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied
"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.

'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court
'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford

Sportsman allegedly tried to indecently assault women, stupefy one at gym Christmas party
'I don't know how I got home,' one of the women told the court.

Karate transforms local woman's health and confidence
Karate has significantly improved her Parkinson's disease symptoms.

Palmerston North still 'on edge' despite arrest amidst gang feud
Police seized several weapons and arrested a man last week.

'It shouldn't be seen as just an accident': Man struck pregnant partner in the stomach
Krishant Kumar struck his pregnant partner's belly before pushing her into a wall.

Hipkins reveals removal of GST from fruit and vegetables, Working for Families boost
Removing GST from fruit and vegetable will cost $2 billion.

Labour dangles election carrot: Promise to remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and veg
They have revealed how much shoppers would save.

MP Ginny Andersen on family life and her sharp political rise
Andersen's 9-year-old recently mistook Grant Robertson for the 'weather man'.

'Completely out of character': Drink driver blames alcohol levels on keto diet
Paul Lewis said he was on a keto diet and didn't know his alcohol tolerance had dropped.

5.6 quake shakes central NZ, felt in Wellington, Christchurch
Wellington residents described the shaking as 'rolling and juddery', and 'quite a wallop'.

Delivery driver breaks 'elderly' man's arm during clash over parking
The man was pushed so hard he flew threw the air and landed on the ground.

Accused in fatal hit and run near Te Papa named
The man accused of killing one woman and badly injuring another can now be identified.

Two injured, major traffic delays after crash in Wellington
The route to and from Eastbourne has been affected.

Interislander warned ferry issues could prove fatal if not fixed
Commuters say service is not good enough, after another fault left passengers stuck.

'Gutter politics': Winston Peters claims Act’s attack ad proves Seymour is worried
The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, released today, had NZ First on 5.8 per cent.

Hori Gage identified as victim of fatal Palmerston North gang shooting
Hori Gage loved his family 'more than anything'.

'Big poo' threat in Wellington letterboxes
The Wellington City Council has seen the funny side of the faux stickers.

How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.

Interislander ferry that spent night in harbour could have sailed, Transport Minister says
Interislander said the decision to stay in the harbour was 'appropriately cautious'.

Dire strait: Latest ferry failure the latest in a decade long-list
The Cook Strait ferries have seen engine failure, freak waves and a stabbing.

‘Pressure’ on in tight hunt for football’s National League spots
The qualification battle for football's National League has reached near fever pitch.