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The Featherston funeral home starting a conversation around death
A local embalmer says most people have no idea about the funeral process.
Wairarapa community rallies around house fire victims that lost everything
The family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.
Riversdale surf lifeguards recount dramatic rescue after quad bike crash
The rescue helicopter was needed twice on New Year's Eve.
Blind faith: Harveys' new owners aim high
The new owners of Harvey Furnishings have plans to double the group's $30m turn over.
Karori homicide victim was shot, police say
Rau Tongia was shot, police have confirmed.
Roadworks and delays as Wellingtonians return to work
Drivers are also been told to expect heavier traffic as people return home.
Te Papa biggest buys revealed
NZ's national museum spends around $3m a year on new works - but what are the top 5?
Cyclist seriously injured in crash in Upper Hutt
A cyclist is in a serious condition after a crash with a truck in the Wellington region.
Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
Heavy traffic warning for returning holidaymakers
Waka Kotahi NZTA has revealed where the worst traffic hotspots are predicted to be today.
The humble Kiwi bach: The best places to buy
It's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.
Happy Booze Year: Majority of New Year's Eve arrests alcohol-related
Police happy with overall New Year behaviour, but locked up dozens of boozed revellers.
'Waiting for someone special': Boy with Down's syndrome given special doll after tough year
'I think once he's older I can probably explain to him why this doll is so special.'
It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?
Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.
Wellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiology
The epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.
Wellingtonians warned harmful substances in party drugs 'well-distributed' across NZ
Pill testers report that more than half of samples tested included dangerous cathinones.
New Year's Eve: All you need to know to ring in the new year
What you need to know to successfully bid farewell to 2020.
Appeal for sightings of missing Wellington teen from Rhythm and Vines
Police and search and rescue teams are searching for 19-year-old Fletcher Wong.
Police seeking information about car in relation to Karori homicide
An investigation is under way into the death of Rau Tongia, in Karori, Wellington.
New Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyage
NIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.
Wellington likely to have warm, dry New year
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.
Missing Lower Hutt woman found safe
She was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.
Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district
In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Go-slow: Traffic at a crawl for the great summer holiday
The wait was so long for one motorist, he jumped out of his car and went for a run.
The great summer exodus: Motorists warned as traffic slows to a crawl
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect the roads to be busy today.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
Barbed Wire Boks: New revelations of 'poisonous gas' alert on 1981 tour
The bomb squad was scrambled after a player prank turned "serious".
Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
Top 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summer
The top three picks might just surprise you.
Police photographing young Māori: IPCA, Privacy Commissioner investigates
IPCA and the Privacy Commissioner are launching a joint official investigation.