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From a leaky Hutt garage to the world stage, VR ball catches Nasa's attention
Nasa has discussed the possible uses of the technology with Terry Miller and his team.
'Quite a toll': More than a third of cops at Parliament protest seek mental health support
Five staff were hit by flying bricks - three in the head.
Kiwi cities see biggest fall in Economist's livability rankings
New Zealand's travel restrictions were called out by the think tank's rankings.
Rongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bid
Paul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.
Analysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secret
Labour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.
Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week
Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
Wellington needs $7.3b to 'future-proof' rail network - report finds
The network's fragility was highlighted this week when a fault led to mass cancellations.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Fran O'Sullivan: NZ's nosedive bad karma for Ardern
Ardern can still deliver a good sales pitch to overseas. At home, it's got tougher.
Go behind the scenes at Wellington's St James Theatre before it reopens tonight
After years of painstaking work, the theatre has been returned to its former glory.
Man dies during six-hour ambulance wait
The man was found dead in his doorway, six hours after calling for help.
Doctor fears no change if DHB managers take jobs with Health NZ
Senior doctor says new entity needs people who will challenge the status quo.
Wellington hospital wrestles with staff absences, vacancies and high turnover
The cardiac surgery waiting list is full, nurses are burnt out, some care has been paused.
Georgina Campbell: The evolution of a new hybrid
The tide is too strong to return to what was- the hybrid worker has been unleashed.
Bus depot planned for Shelly Bay Rd blindsides Wellington councillors
Councillor says elected members have been 'blindsided' by the proposal.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
Commuter woes continue in Wellington for second day
A specialist engineer worked through the night to solve the problem.
Hospitals struggle: Hundreds wait for surgeries as non-urgent care paused
Planned procedures cut back for two weeks due to staff absences and vacancies.
Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.
Analysis: Hutt Hospital's improved earthquake status no saving grace
New documents reveal why district health board bosses are hardly jumping for joy.
'Jammed in like sardines' - Train disruption continues in Wellington
An expert flown in from Auckland will work through the night to try and fix the problem.
Prefab building proposed for Hutt Hospital after quake risk discovered
There are significant capacity constraints already in the public and private sectors.
Hit and run survivor finishes ultra-marathon across America
Nick Ashill has finally crossed the finish line in New York.
Earthquake warning could save your life
Is now the time to invest in an earthquake early warning system for New Zealand?
Woman caught up in police shooting: 'I saw my partner die right in front of me'
Samuel Fakalago was an associate of the King Cobras, New Zealand's oldest patched gang.
'Complete nightmare': Residents want school balls at Eden Park banned
'We have burnouts, people on top of cars, patched gang members blocking the street.'
Firefighters make stark warning after man pulled from burning home
Minutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.
NZ Paddle Blacks captain Matthew Fiso on a mission to get to world champs
Matthew Fiso is on a mission to represent NZ and Samoa at the Canoe Polo World Champs.
Police recover five stolen bikes from Wellington property
Police are cracking down on thefts often happening in broad daylight.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
Wellington Hospital scanning failures become wins for private care
Wellingtons old MRI and CT scanning machines are failing to cope with increased demand.
Joanne Ingham's funeral to be held tomorrow
Joanne Ingham's death is still being treated as unexplained.
Wellington transport decision delayed, mass rapid transit mode in doubt
A ministerial announcement about the project is now expected to be made this month.