Police working to identify body found near Kapiti Island
Police say it will take 'some time' to confirm identity of body.
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Controversial crossing on Wellington highway to open next week
The crossing is on SH1, near Wellington Airport.
Grant Robertson won't contest Wellington Central
The Finance Minister will vacate his electorate and run on the list.
Police still sorting haul of stolen property
Police continue to work through the seized items to return to the rightful owners.
Innocent motorists ‘shaken’ after highway carjacking
One of the victims is being treated for head wounds.
Driver shortage hits Wellington’s rubbish and recyling collections
Contractor EnviroWaste is down 13 drivers due to resignations and sickness.
Woman walking on street struck with BB gun pellet
The woman was walking on Fergusson Drive yesterday when she felt a sharp pain in her face.
How are you getting your kids back to school?
Parents are bending over backwards to get their kids to and from school around work hours.
‘Incredibly shaken’: Wellington man beaten in carjacking
'He came in through the back of the car and started bashing me.'
Dad's horror as son trapped under capsized boat
The man said his son was doing better than he was himself after the frightening incident.
Police arrest 12 people, work to return 5000 stolen items after burglary ring busted
More than 5000 items have been recovered.
PM Hipkins to deliver special message to Harawira from Ardern
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had a special relationship with Titewhai Harawira.
'Amazing experience': Ardern poses for selfie on post-resignation beach walk
After handing over the reins, Jacinda Ardern headed to the beach for a quiet walk.
Wellington budgeting service ‘running out of options’ as cost of living crisis bites
Rising costs are wiping out people's ability to save for emergencies.
European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible - Flight MH17 included
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, 2 Kiwis were among dead.
Budget blowout for Eastbourne coastal path: Ratepayer bill triples
The project is now expected to cost at least $48 million- and counting.
Back to school: Are extra-curricular activities worth the cost and hassle?
How can families pick the best extra-curricular activity for children?
Suspected laser-printed firearms parts found at Wellington property
Police say any form of homemade firearm pose an 'extreme risk'.
Child pulled from air pocket under capsized boat in dramatic rescue
The child was wearing a lifejacket, police said.
Crown spends $80m on properties in path of new motorway
It’s one of the largest property acquisitions Waka Kotahi NZTA has undertaken.
'The most difficult decision to make': Wellington staple book store Vic Books announces closure
The business has been running for almost 50 years.
Large gang presence in Wellington region, police monitoring
Drivers can expect to see a large number of gang members on the roads today.
Man in court for possessing, importing child sexual abuse material
Customs found abuse images and arrested a Filipino national who lives in Wairarapa
Claudette Hauiti: Make no mistake about it - Māori have been snubbed
OPINION: Māori caucus might look pleased but they were snubbed by Labour.
Man injured after shooting in Porirua, possible link to earlier gun incident
The man was found with gunshot wounds at a Porirua property overnight.
'More fondly remembered than she is now' - How will history judge Ardern’s legacy?
How will our kids and grandkids remember Jacinda Ardern? And, one day, how will we?
Hipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PM
Hipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.
Who is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?
The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.
Carmel Sepuloni set to be deputy to Hipkins after Kiri Allan rules herself out
Allan tells the NZ Herald she will not be running for deputy.
Decade-long windup of Ross ponzi leaves mixed feelings
Last rites for giant ponzi Ross Asset Management impart hard lessons.
Man arrested after spate of daytime burglaries
Police say the 32-year-old stole jewellery, game consoles and laptops.
Killer Clown Fiend fails court bid to get witness information
Karl Nuku, who bashed a man's head in with a hammer, wanted information about a witness.
Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after workplace incident in Picton
Emergency services responded about 1pm and flew one person to Wellington Hospital.
