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Council investigates $390/wk shipping container 'home'
The listing was taken down by Trade Me's Trust and Safety team last night.

A Capital Letter: Why Wellingtonians need to stop whinging
Absolutely Positively Wellington has apparently turned into the city people love to hate.

Missing kayaker's belongings found on seabed
Koyren Campbell's boss said he is 'full of life' and a 'young, funny guy'.

Two dead in motorway collision: Car drove 10km in wrong direction
The crash occurred after a vehicle turned the wrong way onto the motorway, CCTV shows.

Police seek public help after three firearm incidents in Wellington
The incidents are believed to be linked, with all three occurring on Monday January 11.

Wellington wind returns from holiday, gusts up to 130km/h expected
It's time to bring in the outdoor furniture and secure the trampolines.

Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.

Air Force joins search for missing Wellington kayaker
Koyren Campbell didn't return from his fishing trip in Tarakena Bay at noon on Sunday.

Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters
From stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.

Sasha Borissenko: Where Wellington lawyers wine and dine
Legal columnist Sasha Borissenko's rundown of the eating habits of the capital's lawyers.

Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.

Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week

My Instagram identity was stolen to sell porn: Katie Harris
I am one of countless women who've had their identity stolen online in Aotearoa.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in South Wairarapa crash
A motorcyclist has serious injuries after a crash in South Wairarapa this morning.

Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.

Just desserts: Police lift DNA off half-eaten doughnut, burglary suspect identified
A peckish burglar is wanted by police after leaving half a snack at the crime scene.

Teen won't deny charges related to school lockdown
The boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.

Medicinal cannabis company on the rise
"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."

Deep-frier fire sparks Wellington Central call-out
Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.

Police keep close eye on Trump flag-bearing Parliament protesters
Billy Te Kahika also hired his own, private security for the event.

Wellington woman arrested for possession of sawn-off shotgun
Further arrests and charges would be likely as enquiries progressed, police said.

Death of man found in Wellington park not suspicious, police said
Discovery made at a reserve in Tawa suburb on Wednesday morning.

Overnight blaze at Wellington Regional Hospital, eight floors have water damage
Visitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.

Parliament axe attack: Accused bailed to secure facility after unusual court appearance
The accused has been bailed to a secure facility until later this month.

No prison for 'disproportionate' response to racial slur
Sedo Leti reacted 'spontaneously' to the racist comment.

Seven new Covid cases in managed isolation; Bloomfield makes fresh plea
Stricter pre-flight Covid testing is set to come into force this week.

Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa
Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.

Sexual predator caught in police sting outside McDonald's
Kevin Orchard sent sexual photos and messages to a police officer he thought was a child.

New Wellington Chamber of Commerce boss announced
Simon Arcus, a born and bred Wellingtonian, will take up the role in March.