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The Kiwi who caught Prince Harry's attention by promising not to kiss him
Elizabeth Garlick has claimed the title 'Duchess of Wellington'.
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
The tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.
'Our message-in-a-bottle moment': Violent extremism research centre opens
He Whenua Taurikura is a result of the resolve after the 2019 Chch mosque shootings.
Digger ram raid: Arrest made after petrol station smashed into
The man will appear in court next Thursday.
Killer fights for right to men's mags in prison
Stephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.
Severe thunderstorm warning: 3cm hailstones fall in Wellington
Hailstones as big as 3cm have fallen in Johnsonville as the thunderstorm moves through.
Pretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?
Several Wellington office blocks have been recently vacated due to earthquake risk.
Fatal police shooting from 22 years ago under spotlight
Steven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.
Mahanga Bay occupation leader: 'I want to end this peacefully'
Police issued a trespass notice last week.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
'They were very lucky': Fire truck's delay came close to costing lives
Fire officer in charge says a delay could have ended up with two people trapped.
The online campaign targeting consumers of fake news
"We want to destabalise their thinking."
Opinion: Why Julie Anne Genter's secret letter is not a storm in a teacup
After all the secrecy, accusations, and headlines, Julie Anne Genter walks away on top.
Revealed: Green MP's secret transport letter released in full
Three years after Genter sent the controversial note, the Herald can reveal what it says.
Inquiry into Wellington's fluoride failure delayed
Some key interviews with external parties are yet to be completed.
Wellington firm frustrated no chance to bid for Auckland's electric ferries
The Government has granted $27 million to build two new electric ferries in Auckland.
Hit-and-run survivor returns to finish race across US - with surgeons who saved him
Five years on from the hit and run, Nick Ashill is returning to finish his ultra marathon.
Budget blowout: Wellington Town Hall quake strengthening project to cost $182m
It's a significant cost escalation in a string of many.
Another Wellington cafe closes its doors due to Covid-19
"We could not sustain the damage any longer."
Wellington mayor slammed for overseas trip before elections
The trip is planned for July to the capital's sister city, Canberra.
Police issue trespass notice to Mahanga Bay occupiers
Police expect occupiers to make plans to leave Mahanga Bay in coming days.
Warning waves could reach 6 metres high in Wellington tonight
Wellington City Council has a truckload of sandbags for distribution to residents.
Ministry of Education staff working from home after quake risk found in building
More than 1000 staff are affected.
Wellington Water requests $6 million to restore fluoride to residents
The company is under pressure after it turned off fluoridation without telling residents.
Opinion: Wellington City Council should reconsider selling the airport
The council is in a weak position as both a shareholder and as the council.
Self-contained: Single room in former Wellington brothel up for rent at $320
The room has a full shower directly next to the bed.
Moves to regulate engineers, change Building Code for hollow-core floors
The regulatory impact from the Kaikōura and Canterbury earthquakes is still emerging.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Editorial: The dirty disinformation dozen doing harm online
EDITORIAL: Twelve NZ online accounts exploded into action during Parliament occupation.
All Black great chased over $50k debt, wife bankrupted
Exclusive: Debt collectors chase former AB great and his wife over unpaid building bills.
What Budget 2022 means for Wellington: From social housing to transport woes
No money for new trains, but $49m towards new homes for Pacific families in Porirua.
Mum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her son
Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.