Supreme Court votes 3-2 in favour of hopeful lawyer with repeat drink-driving history
Two judges dissented with the majority decision, including New Zealand's Chief Justice.
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Former senior Te Papa payroll worker stole $122,000 from museum
Te Papa says the fraud has been referred to police for criminal investigation.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Covid complacency unmasked: Masks should be mandatory - expert
"This is 99 per cent the Government's responsibility to get right," expert says.
Your weather: South Island drops to freezing -10C, but sun set to shine
Even in lockdown the sun is set to shine and you can still go out to fish, walk or ride.
Wellington Covid risk: Traveller dines at noodle shop, later tests positive
Two travellers who left NZ last week later tested positive for Covid-19 overseas.
Police seize assault rifle in Wellington searches
Police are "highly motivated" to get such weapons off the streets.
Students choosing between catching the bus and eating lunch
Gold Card for students? Pitch to make public transport free during off-peak hours.
'Eerie': The lonely Covid flight to Auckland with just 2 passengers
"They gave me a personalised boarding call. I thought I was running late."
'Unwelcome' move to level 2 for Wellington hospitality industry
Businesses hit hard in last lockdown are worried about the implications of another one.
Psychiatrist thought pilot could be stalking him
Dr Chris Kenedi was accused of allowing the lines to "blur" between himself and the CAA.
Pilot 'not a monster or psychopath'
The doctor didn't think Captain Lindsay was a 'monster or a psychopath'.
Several pharmacies sold out of masks across the country
One pharmacy sold 500 masks in 45 minutes with a queue out the door before opening.
'Novelty will wear off' on controversial winning artworks
One artist put more than 300 hours into her piece, which made it to the shortlist.
Disabled passengers raise concerns in Wellington bus review
Poor driver attitudes, commuters not vacating seats, and audible announcements not working
Volunteer CCTV monitoring scrapped in Wellington's party district
The revelations come after two brawls recently broke out in the city in as many weeks.
Pilot breaks down in court over 'sad end' to career
Former pilot banned from carrying passengers gives emotional account in court.
Pitch for $45 million essential Three Waters workforce in Wellington
Documents reveal pitch for an accelerated apprenticeship scheme to retrain 100 people.
NZ pilot fights ban after claims of possible 'suicidal terrorist act' with passenger jet
CAA's lawyer said the consequences of the risks could have been 'catastrophic'.
The Road Ahead: Inside 'The Beltway' - where the real world meets politics
Christchurch to Eketahuna - The Road Ahead visits the centre of power in New Zealand.
Spot the difference: Claim winning Kiwi artwork 'not original'
The piece appears similar to an artwork of the same name by an American artist
Wellington City Council backtracks on Convention Centre name
A new name is being proposed after an awkward double up with a Lower Hutt café.
Courtenay Place hospo staff scared to walk home, spat on
Anti-social behaviour described as 'next level' after Courtenay Place weekend brawl.
Three people rescued after boat capsizes
The boaties were pulled from the water after their boat capsized.
Boys' bastion falls: Scots College admits girls
There is now no boys-only school among NZ's biggest 15 private schools.
New cracks discovered in Wellington's Civic Administration Building
City council and insurers remain in a dispute four years after Kaikoura earthquake damage.
Women's weekends with a dash of adrenalin
Sometimes it's more fun to go in search of adventure.
Weather: Quiet Sunday before low brings more rain, wind
Aussies can't come here, but their lows can.
'Lucky not to be fatalities': Police warning after one stabbed, nine arrested in brawl
Police called to a brawl in Wellington find one person with a stab wound and arrest nine.
Lightning strikes Air NZ flight; Auckland drenched with thunderstorms
Passing showers in Auckland will continue until around 2pm today, with some sun to follow.
Two critically hurt in Wellington crash
The two injured were taken to Wellington Hospital after the crash in the early hours.
Grant Robertson takes a swipe at insurance industry in Wellington
Wellington Central MP says premiums remain high despite top quake standards and codes.
Spade in the ground for first quake-resistant apartments
The Victoria Lane Apartments will be able to withstand a one in 1000 year earthquake.
Wellington's Mt Vic the first of three tunnels in Election 2020 battle
Parties have come to the party on Wellington transport, but will it get the city moving?