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Abuse claims follow fake rape complaint
The woman claims the victim physically and psychologically abused her.
Wellingtonians turn from buses to scooters
E-scooters surge in popularity, with 113 per cent more searches on platform than in 2017.
200 more state houses to get thermal upgrade
Before the upgrade, even the fire couldn't keep the cold away, David and Carol Coffin say.
Victoria University step closer to changing its name
Uni council votes to simplify the name to University of Wellington.
Staff told quake-prone building safe
Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Murder accused in court over Upper Hutt stabbing
Murder accused appears in court and will reappear in the High Court next month.
Young girl writes open letter about rugby trophies
She was thankful for the trophy but asked since there more girls playing, why no trophy?
Home for sale - but you can't go inside
Another house being sold "from the roadside" has been saved at the last minute.
NZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crown
The latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.
Wellington bus passenger, 71, sent flying
A woman was injured after an incident on a Wellington bus this morning.
Soper: Dame Fran Wilde is a true trailblazer
COMMENT: There's one woman who missed out on the adulation yesterday.
Health Minister wants nurses working on policies
Health Minister David Clark invited NZNO members to send him their CVs.
SH2 reopens after serious crash near Upper Hutt
A motorcyclist has been critically injured in an accident on SH2 near Upper Hutt.
Kiwi tech start-up quadruples growth
A Wellington tech start-up is rapidly expanding the global market.
Run-down garage sells for well over $50,000
The garage and tiny section are in the suburb of Kelburn in Wellington.
Whittaker's teams up with Tip Top on icecream project
Kiwi chocolate brand Whittaker's teams up with Tip Top to create icecream range.
Fire in switchboard at Wellington Airport
The small fire was extinguished and firefighters have been stood down.
Taita fatal assault: Police seek possible witness
Police would like to speak to a man who was seen leaving the area in a station wagon.
Singapore Airlines captain suspended of all duties after failing alcohol test.
A Singapore Airlines pilot who failed an alcohol test has been suspended from all duties.
Flight to Wellington cancelled after pilot fails alcohol test
The pilot in question was stood down and has been suspended from all duties.
High-rise abseil to make wishes come true
It's $1700 up - so far - and 17 stories down for former cancer kid.
Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here
Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.
No prison for brutal parking warden attack
The man who fractured a parking warden's eye socket won't go to prison.
$7.5k fuel theft to fund drug habit
The 34 charges are mainly spread over a three-month period in the Wellington region.
Wellington named New Zealand's best city by Lonely Planet
Windy Wellington reigns as the number one city in NZ in Lonely Planet's latest guidebook.
Fab four feature in Wellington auction tipped to hit millions
The auction will feature signed Beatles memorabilia, ancient coins and war medals.
Tūī flock to flowering kowhai tree
Residents in Wellington's York Bay can hear a constant chirping of tūī in their backyard.
Spring brings much-needed sunshine
Fine sunny weather is here to stay until at least Sunday.