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Public recycling stations have diverted thousands of kilos of recyclables from landfills.
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Top District Court judge appointed to High Court
Judge Jan‑Marie Doogue has won judicial awards while in the top District Court job.
Measles outbreak: 1555 more Auckland babies immunised
The Auckland measles outbreak forced the age limit for the first dose to be lowered.
The 'bonkers' plan for a political party full of mayors
Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.
Body found in Porirua stream - referred to coroner
A body has been found in a steam at Bothamley Park in Porirua this morning.
'Last ditch effort' fails in Roseneath fence fight
Justice Karen Clark said it had been a "fruitless cycle of litigation" burdening the court
Road-safety shock: 78 driving infringements issued in two hours
Roading operation in Wellington CBD pings 75 people browsing social media and texting.
Major delays for Wellington drivers, capital's trains running again
About 20,000 train commuters were left scrambling to get to work this morning.
Live: Commuter chaos - 'Like the Hunger Games' as 20,000 rail users vie for buses
A freight train has derailed in Wellington, forcing the closure of four main rail lines.
Edible hot chocolate cup designed for challenge
There are 17 creative hot chocolates to choose from, including one made with beetroot.
Compostable coffee cups still ending up in landfills
Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.
Give my phone back: Customers fume as repair shop mysteriously closes
When no one answered her calls, she walked to the store to find that it was closed.
Oranga Tamariki worker appeals indecent assault conviction
Judge says a man who committed the same crime would probably have ended up in jail.
Nat MP won't be drawn on Israel Folau debate
Nat MP: "It's not my role to judge whether God will accept them or not."
Person injured after being hit by a bus in Wellington
The crash happened on Manners St at 11.30am, police said.
Stepfather who murdered baby boy sentenced to life in prison
William Wakefield admitted shaking the baby because he was upset the child wasn't his.
WoF suspension after ticket's unreal trip
Auckland inspector suspended after warrant of fitness' two-hour trip to Wellington car
'Accidental' inferno: Fire that destroyed Wgtn marae caused by brazier
Hot embers picked up by the wind started the blaze.
Petone murder: 'This is my nightmare - a stabbed and headless brother'
Petone victim's sister tells killer: 'I see a headless man'.
New Zealand's battle against stolen bicycles
"[Locks] are just clipped like a knife going through butter."
Four new measles cases in Wellington
One of the infected people travelled on the Johnsonville train line on June 18.
Councillor loses appeal on indecent assault
David Scott says he can't afford to appeal the case any further.
Police pursuit: Car heads wrong way up SH1, crashes into truck
Two hurt as car being chased by police crashes into truck.
Brrrr, it's chilly this morning
The past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.
Wellington's water whirler back on waterfront
Sculpture made famous by a bumbling climber has been returned to waterfront.
Council approves plan to fix capital congestion
Councillors voted unanimously to support the indicative package.
Is it time to put the brakes on e-scooters?
Over eight months e-scooters have costed tax-payers nearly $3m in ACC injury claims.
Doctor's registration cancelled after he pursued sexual relationships with patients
Deane Drew appeared before a tribunal today to "face up to wrongdoings".
The cat came back two years later: 'One of the best rescues ever'
Donna gave up hope of seeing Prime again. Then a stranger's phone call reunited the pair.
Doctor sorry for sexual relationships with vulnerable patients
Doctor Deane Drew is first accused of starting a relationship with a patient in the 90s.
Students to walk out again to save climate
Students' third climate strike will coincide with a UN summit.
Child porn convict filmed woman in Wellington changing room
Daniel Jess Moore kept peeking over changing room walls - until police arrived.