Wellington transport decision delayed, mass rapid transit mode in doubt
A ministerial announcement about the project is now expected to be made this month.
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'Another bloodbath': House prices slump again in May for sixth straight month
New data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.
Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
Owner of Wellington's Gubb's Shoes considering shutting up shop
The shop has been in Wellington for 76 years.
Chris Bishop tests positive for Covid week before his first child is due
'I got quite worried when I tested positive that I'd miss the birth.'
Transport Minister leaves door open for 22 new lower North Island trains
Mayors have kicked up a stink the trains weren't funded in Budget 2022.
Man accused of raping prison cellmate
Benjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.
No 'I' in Wellington sign a hit on social media
The sign was pitched as being one of Wellington's Instagram-able moments of the year.
Major Kāpiti expressway opening on a knife edge
More than two thirds of those working directly on the project have had to self isolate.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
'All gangstas welcome': Associates of man killed by police welcomed to farewell him with 'no dramas'
"For anybody that wana show up, no dramas only alofa."
Dyslexic Police College ex-candidate goes to court over failed typing test
Guy Greenslade failed the test "dramatically" three times.
Why police don't 'shoot to injure'
Calls for police to "shoot to injure" ignore reality of "fast-moving, complex" situation.
Newlands police shooting: Troubled man 'in and out of jail'
Sam Fakalago had been in and out of prison since he was a youth.
National MP Chris Bishop helps rescue elderly woman locked in car
The 93-year-old, who is frail and has dementia, was locked in the car for half an hour.
Wild weather: Tornado damages homes, monster seas spark sandbag warning
Tornadoes, wave warnings, and speed limits on the Harbour Bridge as wild weather hits.
Wellington City Council faces more backlash over mega cycleway network
The council's plan to build a 166km city-wide cycleway network has hit another roadblock.
'That money is for my kids': Ex cafe worker still waiting for payout from boss
A pregnant waitress who won $25,000 from her boss is fighting to get the award.
Motel where Joanne Ingham was found dead has a chequered history
There have been allegations of migrant sex work, a police raid and an assault outside.
Joanne Ingham's two sons 'deeply saddened' after her sudden death in motel
Ex-husband preparing to fly from Malaysia to support their two sons.
Police name Wellington man found dead in reserve
Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious.
Adventure and pain: The tragic life and death of Joanne Ingham
The infamous ship-jumping sister was found dead in a Wellington hotel room on Tuesday.
Man killed by police during tense stand-off named
'Why'd you have to shoot eight times?' grieving friend asks.
Father of six: New details emerge of man shot dead by police
"Seeing him with his kids, he was a whole different person."
The life and death of Joanne Ingham - coroner to probe motel tragedy
More details of Joanne Ingham's life are emerging.
Attack of the 50-foot rag monster
Rag monsters are becoming a common sight clogging drains around NZ.
'Every step designed to break him down': Lawyer in Alan Hall case
Alan Hall's conviction for a murder he didn't commit is set to be quashed after 36 years.
Spotlight on King Cobras as gang associate shot dead by police
Firearms and violence are a frequent feature of offending committed by King Cobras.
Opinion: How council's troubled Town Hall project ballooned from $43m to $182m
Wellington City Council too far down the rabbit hole to halt building work.
'We're the ones doing a life sentence, not him': Young mum's family angered by killer's appeal
Azalia Wilson died from blunt force injuries to her head, neck, abdomen and face.
Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities
Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police