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Friendly face: Police unveil Ella, first AI officer
Ella's face could soon be smiling out of screens in police stations across New Zealand.
Sir Bob Jones didn't read petition he claims defamed him
'I formed the view that her motives were dishonest... I don't have to read what she wrote'
Major road projects could be resurrected in Wellington under National
National promises to rework Let's Get Wellington Moving and outspend Labour.
Surprise decision as Sarah Dowie says she won't contest 2020 election
The Invercargill MP's decision was unexpected in many quarters.
Wellington would struggle for enough water to fight fires post-quake
Fire crews would struggle to access water to fight blazes after a large earthquake.
Pharmacist 'snapped', poured petrol on loud neighbour
Scott Bowman said he "just snapped" after five years of noise issues.
National commits to reworking Let's Get Wellington Moving
The capital's $6.4b transport plan has been catapulted into Election 2020.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Sir Bob Jones labelled 'Hitler clone' after Māori gratitude day column
Jones wrote that Māori should bring Pākehā breakfast in bed in gratitude for existing.
Wellington to get double-decker pride bus
The bus will be out and proud on the streets to coincide with the city's Pride Festival.
Wellington Underground market's impending closure hits vendors hard
80 businesses at Wellingtons waterfront have been told 14 March will be there last day
Beauden Barrett's heartwarming gesture to Wellington boy
Riley Dickey raised $3150 for the WWF Koala fund by giving up his treasured boots.
Man seen riding the back of a train
Man seen riding on the back of passenger train in Wellington. Video / Supplied
No Waitangi Day off if 'not from NZ' - manager tells staff
An employment lawyer said it could be a breach of the Human Rights Act.
From Wellington to the world: Mark Hadlow
The Hobbit premieres around the world were some of this actor's most memorable trips.
Security guard beats homeless man outside supermarket
The footage was shared anonymously to Youtube several weeks after the incident.
Comment: Wind or quake? Wellington's bummer summer
Wellington's summer weather really feels like more of a rip off than usual.
French women's national sevens development squad go back to school in Marton
The French women's development squad are essentially ladies in waiting for the main team.
Reports of gunshots in Ōtaki, one person arrested
Police are working to establish the details of what happened.
EIT's deputy chief executive leaves role after five years
Mark Oldershaw gets job as Chief Executive of Whitireia and WelTec in Wellington.
Man accused of murdering Porirua father to stand trial in May
Hone Pawa was killed after a fight in Porirua last May. He did not know the accused.
One person dead after crash involving car and cyclist
The crash happened about 6pm last night on State Highway 2 north of Wellington.
Seismic risk forces ministries out of Wellington offices
Ministry for Women and Ministry of Education staff to leave premises on The Terrace.
Person seriously injured in car v cycle crash at Petone
One seriously hurt in crash involving car and cyclist.
Four Square that sold 3.8 tonnes of poppy seed appeals alcohol decision
The Four Square sold 3.8 tonnes of poppy seed in one year.
Fatal headbutt: Man admits manslaughter in car park row
Killer claimed to police his victim had walked into his head in car park row.
Investigation into former Wellington mayor's email mix-up drags on
Wellington City Council probe into alleged leak includes computer system search attempt.
Dogs die after eating algae from Masterton's Waipoua River
Two dogs have died after eating toxic algae from a Wairarapa river.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
Second wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this year
Almost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.
A third of Wellington's wastewater pipes in poor condition
Wellington's poo-gate systematic of a national problem that's been neglected for too long.
Two appear in court over Taita homicide
Women in the public gallery cried during the brief appearances.