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How carbon could combat Wellington’s earthquake-prone buildings
Researchers have found a quick, cheap way to strengthen buildings.
‘Mum drinks too much and that’s when I got hurt’: Girl, 5, hurt in assault
Doctors observed bruising and a "significant hematoma" on her forehead.
Raising the roof: Businessman shells out half a million dollars for special 50th birthday gift
Businessman talks about his $500,000 birthday present to his beloved footy club.
Alleged burglar charged after person found with serious injuries
Police found the person seriously injured at a Feilding property.
Rail protesters' behaviour 'disappointing' - Wellington mayor
Four people were arrested after blocking SH1 at the Terrace Tunnel on Monday.
Foot found at beach identified as remains of missing man Fiva Pita
Fiva Pita has not been seen since Christmas 2022.
Four protesters charged in relation to motorway disruption in Wellington
The four people sat in the middle of State Highway 1 this morning.
Container ship breakdown in Wellington harbour is third incident in less than a year
Wellington's harbourmaster has raised concerns with Maritime New Zealand.
Protesters bring Wellington traffic to a standstill after blocking motorway
The protesters are blocking the Terrace Tunnel.
Dire Strait: No emergency towing vessel on standby to help ships in strife
NZ's most powerful tug would take one day and 16 hours to get to Auckland.
Lawyer working in Abu Dhabi chosen as National candidate for Wellington Central
National deputy leader Nicola Willis formerly stood in the seat but has moved electorates.
Man asks court to declare him legally dead
He is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.
'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in storm
The tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.
Gone but never forgotten: Bushwhacker's wife on the love of her life
“I was very proud to be his wife and we had a really neat life together.”
Customer 'sick' after spotting swastika earrings in op shop
The charity said they were providing their staff with more awareness training.
Harbourmaster issues ultimatum to owner of classic yacht at risk of sinking
Marina staff have resorted to pumping water out of it every few days to keep it afloat.
Record crane count reflects busy building sector
Queenstown had the biggest increase: crane numbers shot from eight last year to 15 now.
'Tornado kid' recalls bedroom being destroyed, impaled by glass in storm
The sleepout was lifted into the air with Rhiley Stevens inside and then thrown back down.
Wellington Zoo’s new snow leopards settling in, visitors delighted
Snow leopards Asha and Manju's arrival has been a best-case scenario, keepers say.
'Tornado kid' recovering after twister destroys sleepout
Rhiley Stevens has earned a new nickname after his terrifying ordeal.
Fluoride failure to raining street lamps - when will Wellington officials learn?
OPINION: Faulty street lamps have come crashing to the ground, risking injury or death.
‘Good karma or dumb luck’: Wellington entrepreneur narrowly avoided serious injury after being hit by truck
Troy Hammond was dragged about 15 metres under the bus along Wellington's Courtenay Place.
Home rules: Rovers look for winning form at home
Goal to make sure home ground advantage is used to the maximum.
Wellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failure
Wellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.
One dead after crash between truck and two vehicles
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Willow Jean Prime's seat in Cabinet sets an enviable Māori Labour Party record
Promotion is not tokenism or ticking boxes - Willie Jackson.
Opinion: Light rail could get the axe to keep Wellington moving
National has already promised to kill light rail if it gets into Government.
Immigration changes announced for beleaguered ferry services
Four out of five key occupations now have a work-to-residence pathway.
Snow Leopard sisters arrive in Wellington
Snow leopards' new habitat will let public see majestic cats up-close.
Teen suffers collapsed lung, impaled by debris in tornado
Rhiley Stevens was sound asleep when a tornado tore through his bedroom.