Pleas to Government over Wellington's bus driver shortage
But the Immigration Minister will not put the job on skills shortage lists.
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KiwiRail accused of flouting the rules over railway station
KiwiRail removed earthquake prone building signs in Wellington without council approval.
Serial rapist to be deported after nearly 22 years in jail
A serial rapist is set to be deported and banned from returning to New Zealand.
Rare gene caused toddler's mystery death
Tiana's family have been waiting for months to find out why the toddler suddenly died.
Row over Wellington Station earthquake-prone status
City council says station earthquake prone but KiwiRail has spent years arguing it isn't.
'The least we could do': Wellingtonians raise more than $1000 for mugged busker
Wellington's most 'kindhearted' busker has experienced the power of social media.
Hungry eyes: Why that cheetah at the zoo doesn't actually want to eat you
Animal encounters at the zoo aren't just a positive experience for the humans.
Funeral director who ripped off mourners tries to revive her case
Melissa and Darryl Angus took more than $90,000 for pre-paid funerals.
Road ahead for Wellington's transport increasingly unclear
NZTA officials hauled before a select committee over Let's Get Wellington Moving.
'Conman, piranha': Sir Peter Jackson gives evidence against former employee
Eugene John DeMarco is on trial in Wellington for fraud.
Hundreds of school reports mailed out now missing
Five hundred school reports posted to parents never made it to them, school says.
Shelly Bay row in full swing
A clash of election politics, another scathing letter and the tick tock of the clock.
Crown: 'Powerful' reasons to find Lundy guilty, despite bad science
Mark Lundy's final appeal will come to an end in Wellington today.
The great Kiwi school run: Why cars have overtaken buses for kids
Getting to school by car is at a new peak, according to this year's Census at School.
DHB scammed, 1000s of bogus emails sent
No private information was compromised, but 1000s of scam emails have been sent.
Justin Lester doubling down on Shelly Bay
"Almost everybody I talk to think Shelly Bay is a rusting eyesore."
Lundy's final challenge to murder convictions begins
Mark Lundy's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.
Mark Lundy appeal over brain tissue begins
Mark Lundy's lawyer will argue his convictions should have been overturned.
Crowds cheer on arrested cannabis campaigner
Dakta Green has been remanded on bail after police raided his cannabis club.
Cat call: Arborist will rescue felines for free
Josh Micallef won't charge anyone for his time and expertise, as he just wants to help.
Victim on privacy breach: 'Somebody has to be held to account'
Victim feels ministry is more concerned with protecting itself than him.
'An absolute icon': Wellington community rallies around busker after theft
Extraordinary details of busker's generosity surface in the wake of the theft.
'Hard to believe': Thieves steal busker's music equipment
Thieves make off with beloved Courtenay Place busker's amp, guitar and microphone.
Auckland in with a chance to break wet weather record
Five more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?
How Jetstar passenger dodged strict carry-on rules
A man resorted to dressing "like the Michelin Man" so he could fly with all his luggage.
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
Revealed: The epicentre of the property boom and slowdown
New Zealand's most expensive suburb was at the heart of rapid house price increases.
Zealandia ecosanctuary named one of TIME's 100 Greatest Places of 2019
Zealandia ecosanctuary in Wellington was named one of the 'greatest places' on earth.
Man who punched James Shaw wanted to talk about abortion
Paul Harris pleaded guilty to injuring the MP but disputed the number of punches.
Councillor calls for Wellington to abandon e-scooter trial
"We will have an accident, and we will be culpable."
Sky TV scores naming rights to Wellington's stadium
Wellington's stadium has a new sponsor.
Rising seas: NZ must 'put brakes on' coastal development
Scientists have warned against developing in coastal areas as data reveals climate threat.
Game on for Wellington's elections
The bid for the top, Labour's grip, the bus fiasco and familiar faces.