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Wellington transport plan withstands fierce opposition, gets green light

Councillors stay the course after last-ditch attempt to withdraw from transport plan.

Football: Milestones rewards for talent, determination and leadership

Napier City Rovers' key defensive players notch up huge milestones.

Man films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'

Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.

Inside the $150m centre bringing high-tech sports facilities to NZ athletes

What's the Swedish team's base for the World Cup like?

Gone to the dogs? Hot chocolate challenge caters to pooches

This year's challenge has something for everyone - including the pets.

We Are Bamboo's crypto controversy 'gambling', investment experts believe

Experts have weighed in on the discovery, saying the funds should have been kept safe.

Name of former member of high-profile charitable organisation convicted for child exploitation material to remain secret

The man was a former member of a high-profile New Zealand charitable organisation.

Uncle of footballer injured in hit-and-run hopes person comes forward

The man has suffered injuries all over his body and is in Wellington Hospital.

Pro-bono: Struck-off lawyer wants to keep helping the vulnerable

Alwyn O'Connor was admitted to the bar despite his extensive criminal history.

Concern terminals won’t be ready in time for mega ferries

Treasury calls in independent consultants to review the cost pressure KiwiRail is facing.

'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award

Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.

Police apply to withdraw charges against broadcaster Sean Plunket

Plunket faced two charges of unlawfully publishing court documents.

Dad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emails

The accusations were made against the father, and one of the recipients was his boss.

Motel where Joanne Ingham found dead among buildings similar to Loafers Lodge

Wellington City Council has released the names and addresses of 25 buildings.

Loafers Lodge murder accused to keep name suppression for at least two months

The man was excused from appearing at his court hearing today.

Council data breach included details of crash that killed Porirua teen

Bailey Patmore was travelling in a car with five others and had squeezed into the boot.

Opinion: Council data breach third misstep in as many months

From falling street lamps to miscalculations, the council cannot afford these errors.

No power in some households, high prices in others

Our most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.