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'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.
Two people taken to hospital after Lower Hutt crash
One person is in a critical condition.
Interislander ferry resumes sailings after gearbox trouble
The ferry has effectively been out of action for over two months.
'Like a freaking bomb': Tornado rips through Kāpiti Coast - teen injured, 20 homes damaged
It’s the fourth tornado in three days around the country.
Person pinned to truck after crash with motorbike in Wellington
The crash happened about 8am, police said.
Cyclone setbacks can't stop Mike King and his merry men - and women
Mental health triathlete fundraiser ready to go.
Award-winning comic's worst gig: 'Nine years later, people still come up to me'
Gabby Anderson and James Nokise are on this week's Billy T' Billy episode.
Watch: Lightning rips through Wellington skyline
Video shows lightning ripping through the Wellington skyline. Video / @nickpgjames
Police investigating after 20 guns stolen in Wellington burglaries
Guns have been among items stolen in at least two recent Wellington burglaries.
Hurt and humiliated: Bus driver paid $30k after sacking ruled unfair
Paul Abigail was sacked for failing to report unknown minor accident.
Auckland motorway gridlock: Hour-long bus delays as rain hampers Easter holiday traffic
The Easter holiday rush is causing gridlock across Auckland motorways and city streets.
In custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fractures
Police allege the offending occurred over three months.
Rest home failed to prevent elderly woman’s death after she became trapped against wall: Coroner
The elderly woman had fallen out of bed multiple times before she died.