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'Beast of Blenheim' has appeal thrown out over latest convictions
Stewart Murray Wilson was found guilty of three more sexual crimes from the 1970s and 80s.
'Stupid and dangerous': Motorway U-turn caught on camera
'Creative driving' sees frustrated driver turn around on busy motorway.
Bullying claims and the war of words at Wellington City Council
Wellington's former mayor and current city councillor Diane Calvert are in a war of words.
Oops! Justin Lester allegedly mixes up email, sparking complaint
Complaint laid over former mayor releasing council information after ousted from the job.
Email leak: Wellington city councillor and CE clash again
Stern words for Councillor Simon Woolf over any involvement in Zoo bullying allegations.
Tensions behind code of conduct investigation revealed
Leaked emails: Wellington councillor Simon Woolf v council chief executive Kevin Lavery.
Lonely miaow: Kittens escape car wreckers
The three-week old kittens were spotted yesterday in a car ready for demolition.
Only film of Peter Snell's mile aired
The Whanganui Sports Heritage Trust owns the only film of Snell's record-breaking mile.
Chris Reed: Marmite and jandals - it's Kiwi cliche night with Stephen Colbert
Lucy Lawless and Bret McKenzie teach US talkshow giant how to blend in.
Pomp and circumstance returns to Wellington City Council
The clink of mayoral chains, pay rises, free lunches and first meeting nerves.
Americans - and the PM - react to Stephen Colbert's New Zealand Week
What did Americans think of Stephen Colbert's quest to become The Newest Zealander?
Council refusal to release complaints 'bizarre'
Wellington city councillor Simon Woolf is facing a code of conduct investigation.
Whanganui's teen rowing star Niamh Monk heads Stateside
The old head on young shoulders has thought of career and sporting achievements in tandem.
Wellington council massage room relocated after outrage
Parents have claimed a win after their dedicated space was turned into a massage room.
Farmers take protest march to Parliament
"Farmers are very clever, there were some great signs."
Second Qantas flight diverted after suspected navigation malfunction
Passengers stuck on plane for two hours.
Marley to the rescue: Labrador saves dog swept out to sea
Marley 'did like a tugboat' and pushed the little dog back towards the shore.
Qantas passengers stuck on tarmac for four hours finally board bus
Sweltering cabin temperatures after flight from Melbourne to Wellington was diverted.
Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week
Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.
Code of conduct investigation into Wellington councillor after concerns
Simon Woolf is in hot water again after wading into staffing employment matters.
Money, money, money: Litigating Shelly Bay
Financial records reveal mounting donations to groups taking legal action over Shelly Bay.
Comment: Lunchtime massages don't trump working mothers
Mum resorts to expressing breast milk in her car after dedicated parents' room reassigned.
The Chase star touches down - gets 'better reception' than ABs
Kiwi fans will be on high alert for glimpse of one of their heroes.
Peter Ellis Supreme Court application heard today
The children's claims included being hung in cages and having their genitals cut off.
Editorial: OK Boomer - The power of a phrase in the digital age
WE SAY: Whatever your take on the comment, it's heartening the younger generation cares.
Frank Greenall: Gangs need pathways out
12 months out from the election National cranks up the hoary old spectre of the gangs.
Sir Peter Jackson's company bankrolling Shelly Bay litigation
Court documents reveal a donation agreement between WingNut films and an iwi group.
Councillor resorted to expressing breast milk in her car
Wellington City Council slammed for turning parents' room into a massage room.
Council bans breastfeeding in pools after mother ejected
New signs will warn mothers: "Please do not breastfeed in the pool".
Murderer appeals due to prison brain injury
Akuhata's lawyer said the case should have been handled differently.
Complainant says breast exam was like 'milking a cow'
The woman was in tears as she described the alleged incident with the doctor.
Doctor allegedly told teen to masturbate and accused of inappropriate breast exams
The teen had come to the doctor seeking help for a throat infection.
Sticking it to the Greens
Wellington councillor David Lee finds a home in New Zealand's newest political party.