Wellington: In step with China
The Terracotta Warriors are back and the 2300-year-old treasures have impeccable timing.
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Mystery bird decorator still at large
There's no evidence the occupants of the house decorated the birds themselves.
Reminder for water users on 'potentially lethal' craft
Crafts such as jetskis are becoming cheaper and more accessible to the public.
Shotguns and machetes used in Stokes Valley fight: eyewitnesses
Social media users said they saw people armed with shotguns and machetes.
'They split the pod up': Anger after jet skiers chase dolphins
Resident says he was "shocked" to see jet skiers chasing the pod of dolphins.
Ready for an uncomfortable sleep? Tonight's temp 3C higher than usual
Warm seas look set to keep overnight temperatures above normal for a while.
Auckland back-to-back
Auckland wins back-to-back Cricket Express National U15 Girls titles in Whanganui
Hundreds of lizards on the move
Lizard population rehomed to make way for new walking and biking paths in Wellington.
Safety warning after near-drowning at Paremata
Two incidents in the water yesterday have prompted a warning from the harbourmaster.
Auckland dominate U15 cricket
Auckland and Christchurch top the leaderboard at the National U15 Girls Cricket Tournament
Person trapped after car crashes into retirement village
A staff member was pinned under debris after the car crashed into the building.
'Madness': Ponsonby supermarket runs out of vegetables
Some shoppers have found empty shelves at supermarkets around the country.
Convicted euthanasia advocate: 'I was made a scapegoat'
Suzy Austen doesn't feel she's a criminal after being convicted of importing the drugs.
Mentor mates
The National U15 Girls tournament continues at the Whanganui Festival of Cricket
Motorcyclist allegedly killed by elderly woman named
Friends have told the victim to "fly high in paradise".
Chocolate used to lure rats to their death
Chocolate cravings are proving too hard to resist for Wellington rats.
Property searched as more decorated birds found
One bird had red paint on its head and wings, to match the red Christmas tinsel.
68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018
In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.
App warns workers about lightning strikes
App users will get an alert if lightning is expected to hit near them.
Cuff him: Police hunt for owner of cuff links
Do you know the owner of this random collection?
Under-15 girls pad up
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket resumes with National Under-15 Tournament
SPCA hunting killer 'sparrow decorator'
SPCA Wellington is pleading for anyone with information to step forward.
Exposed: Wellington Phoenix star embroiled in sex scandal
Footballer's two lovers connect on social media.
Woman charged with theft of money from Te Papa donation box
The 36-year-old woman made off with a small amount of cash, police say.
Sun shines as workers farewell holidays
Fine start to the working year forecast in upper North Island.
Hot, gales, rain - a Kiwi summer weekend
There is hot weather in much of NZ today, but gales and heavy rain are on the way, too.
10-hour tunnel standoff: The man who paralysed Wgtn city
He spent nearly 11 hours on top of pipes at the entrance of Wellington's Terrace Tunnel.
Tunnel standoff ends: The man who paralysed Wgtn city
The man is in custody after spending nearly 11 hours in a standoff with police.
Tunnel standoff: Double-decker buses stand by to aid police in removal of man
Extensive traffic delays as police work hard to talk down an armed man.
Festival of Cricket
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket begins with CD U18 Girls Tournament
Watch: Amazing orca encounter near Wellington Harbour
'It came within touching distance, and I could see all its battle wounds.'