Young child dies in freak accident: Man's desperate bid to save 5yo
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Leading NZ travel insurer grappling with long claims backlog
Many Southern Cross Travel Insurance customers are facing major delays.
15 children involved in bus brawl - several people injured, including driver
It's alleged one passenger was attacked and a big fight ensued.
Revealed: Govt's multi-million dollar bill on empty building
More than $2m was dished out in just four months.
Watch: Gone the next day - new owner gutted as classic, rare car stolen
His new dream car had been parked at home for just six hours. By morning, it was gone.
Police name man who died in Upper Hutt park drowning
The man was found dead in the Hutt River early on December 27.
Toy weapons close Johnsonville Mall, person detained
Police are still at the mall to provide reassurance to shoppers.
Mixed interest as Harry's book goes on sale in NZ
There's a mixed reaction to the Duke of Sussex's new book in Aotearoa.
NZ company begins trial for combined Covid-19 and flu vaccine - 1600 volunteering
'Probably they can be given together but we don’t know the optimum doses.'
Watchdog 'concerned' about claims against failed travel company
The company is believed to owe at least $2.5 million to its furious customers.
‘I’m not a criminal, I’m a regular person’: Charges dropped against Parliament protester
Susan Denham describes her experience from inside the occupation.
Tory Whanau on authenticity in politics: 'People like it when I accidentally swear'
The Wellington Mayor has bucked trends and taken the Capital to the left.
Bacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entries
There will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.
Against the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?
They laid their dreams of home ownership bare. Eighteen months on, how have they fared?
Ute slams into Wellington New World store
Police reported no serious injuries occurred as a result of the crash.
Ute smashes into back of New World in Wellington
An ambulance and police are attending a scene at a Wellington New World where a truck has crashed into the back of the building.
Revealed: How lower speed limits will affect long-distance travel times
Lower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?
Person found dead after Wellington house fire
One person has been found dead following a house fire in Wellington.
Fund for owners of quake-risk apartments an outrageous waste, say Nats
Just one loan has been given conditional approval after two years.
Revealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h
“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."
Lower speed limits - and upgrades - ahead for 30% of NZ's state highways
Waka Kotahi's full plan covering speed limit and safety changes is expected this year.
Stranded bus passengers left to hitchhike on SH2 after breakdown
Some bus passengers had to hitch a ride over Remutaka Hill.
Weather: Clear skies to see in new year
Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.
Top commercial property sales in 2022 - $1.4 billion of deals
Singaporeans and Australians were involved in some of the biggest deals.
‘Much-loved’ teen’s tragic death: Coroner’s concerns over ‘glaringly absent’ therapy
Psychological interventions 'glaringly absent' from teenager's care, says psychiatrist.
Pūhoi to Warkworth? Which big motorway projects will be open for summer?
Aucklanders face travel delays this summer, Wellingtonians get a new highway out of town.
Dramatic rescue in Wellington after mother and child drift out to sea
Emergency services were called to Tītahi Bay around 4.40pm.
National says Wellington’s $7.4b transport plan is on life support
But the transport minister has hit back.
A Capital Letter: Why I’m switching to non-alcoholic beer
For the first time in my life, I'm thinking about how much I drink.
Holiday hell: Kiwi holidaymakers stranded as savage storms hit Canada
They wanted to take their baby son to the ocean for the first time.
Police search for mystery man found in woman's house, twice
Security camera photographs show two men in the area.
‘Total shock’: Sex workers speak out against ex-real estate agent secretly filming encounters
The man would covertly put his phone in his shoe and then hit record.
Patients to remain at Hutt Hospital despite earthquake risk
There are no options to shift services without significant impacts on care.
Tip Shop prepares for Christmas ‘madness’
Wellington Southern Landfill's Tip Shop ready to bring quality goods to all customers,