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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?
National promises to double Wellington's tunnels in $4b spend-up
Party announces commitment to transport if elected.
2000 cannabis plants found in police operation
Two men have been charged after a growing operation was discovered near Kerikeri.
Top surf lifesaver suspended over cannabis test
John Elsmore won't be able to compete until nearly Christmas.
Winning art piece 'will baffle most people'
The piece is not going to be everyone's cup of tea, the artist said.
Stunning Van Gogh exhibition to open on Wellington waterfront
The crystal-clear images will be projected onto shipping containers stacked three high.
Stabbing victim had 18cm wound, Crown says
Ngapaki Gripp allegedly asked "do you want to get stabbed?"
NZ pressuring South Korea to co-operate in diplomat sex assault case
PM Jacinda Ardern is disappointed at South Korea's unwillingness to waive immunity.
Dairy robber's 'excellent selfie' leads to arrest
Wesley Vaauli was easily identifiable to an off-duty police officer.
Driver accused of killing cyclist named
Khing Wong has not entered a plea yet to the charge.
Clock ticking on Wellington water supply: 'We don't want to be Auckland'
Upper Hutt mayor warns water metering not a silver bullet for the region's supply issue.
Double whammy for Wellington café operating in Civic Square ghost town
Nikau Café doing it tough after council staff left the square then Covid-19 hit.
Demand for water in Wellington could outstrip supply by 2026
Region looking to water meters ahead of coming up with $250 million for new water source.
Lockdown legal battle: Govt must obey the law no matter how urgent
How legal was lockdown? Three judges will decide.
Arrests after one stabbed and others assaulted in Wellington brawl
Police are seeking information from witnesses.
High July: Settled weather at last after month of wind, rain and snow
Thank you, weather gods.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Quake sensor system trial to identity building safety
The network will help identify which buildings are safe to occupy after an earthquake.
Wellington Station resumes services after earlier suspension
All services were suspended earlier this morning due to an operational issue.
Covid-19: NZTA doubles spend to prop up public transport
The Transport Agency expects to spend $200 million by the end of the year.