Meningococcal death: Boy, 16, attended Kerikeri High School
Meningococcal disease confirmed as cause of teen's death.
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Wellington bus drivers' strike delayed
Bus drivers in Wellington have delayed strike action until Thursday citing legal reasons.
Horror fall: How helmet saved 10-year-old boy's life
10-year-old Te Awanui is recovering well after a skull fracture and brain injury.
Overnight in the bush: Boy, 9, found by member of public after 12-hour search
Mother thanks searchers after 12-hour ordeal.
Small Business: Tapping into growing greeting card market
Postcard creator Mark Baigent talks operating in a market with "horrendous" competition.
Police seek help from public after Wellington child goes missing
Zion Flaws went missing from earlier this evening and there are concerns for his safety.
Brett Hall murder trial: Accused faces retrial
Retrial ordered after police slip-up sees murder trial collapse
Three weeks old, days to live: 'We're not giving up on baby'
Kalais was born on September 26. His teenage parents are now preparing for his funeral.
Woman: Beast of Blenheim attacked me and cops joked
A victim of Stewart Murray Wilson's says police failed to take her allegations seriously.
Holiday weekend hell: SH1 closed north of Wgtn until 8pm
SH1 north of the city will be closed until at least 8pm.
Lawyer says Bridges could file injunction over more phone calls
National Party leader Simon Bridges could file for an injunction against Jami-Lee Ross.
'Don't go there' - the hospital junior doctors don't want to work for
Whanganui Hospital has huge challenge to improve its ranking by junior doctors.
Swimmer found after search in Wellington Harbour
The woman was reported to have been swimming towards Carter Fountain earlier tonight.
India's High Commissioner takes aim at Bridges
The High Commissioner said it was"highly inconsistent with New Zealand values".
SPCA needs fosters to bottle feed kittens
As kitten season begins, the SPCA are looking for fosters.
Man who saved woman from train says he's no hero
Angelo Brown saw the woman faint onto the tracks, and sprung into action.
Simon Bridges could sue Jami-Lee Ross over leaked call
By sharing the private call between him and Bridges, Ross could find himself in trouble.
Inside story: 'Botany Bagman' Jami-Lee Ross and what's next
Jami-Lee Ross MP might have a plan to his destructive attacks on his former party.
Cyclists on potential collision course with bus users
Cyclists will have to give way to passengers getting on and off buses.
'Kerbside viewing only' house saved from sale
Buyers were warned they couldn't go inside - but now it's not being sold at all.
Waitomo set to open in Wellington
Waitomo Group is delivering much-needed competition to Wellington.
Dotcom offers message of support to Ross
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has issued a message of support to the embattled MP.
Serious crash closes Terrace Tunnel in Wellington
Police are reporting the incident occurred around 7pm and involved a motorbike.
Simon Bridges stonewalls questions in relation to Jami-Lee Ross
Bridges wouldn't answer certain questions put to him by Heather du Plessis-Allan today.
Jami-Lee Ross accused of inappropriate behaviour 'for a married MP'
Paula Bennett says the issues raised with Jami-Lee Ross had nothing to do with harassment.
Police find driver of car linked to homicide
Police have identified and spoken to the driver of the car.
'The Beast of Blenheim' found guilty of more rapes
His name, prior offending, and nickname were suppressed until verdicts were reached.
Deadly toxic algae found in river
Scientists are concerned dogs, small children and babies could eat the deadly algae.
Electoral lawyer: If allegations true, Bridges could face jail
A conspiracy charge could be among the possible repercussions, electoral lawyer says.
Facing the music: Winston's cheeky response to Nats drama
Laughing as he spoke, Peters told the media to "listen up" as he played the tune.
Bridges talks leak report with Barry Soper
National Party leader sat down with Newstalk ZB exclusively about the report.
Teachers' strike plans detailed as ballot opens
Teachers plan to start strikes in Auckland and end with a rally in Wellington.
Car found in relation to Porirua homicide
Police urgently need to speak to the man in the CCTV images.
Meter reader spots missing teen
The meter reader recognised the girl from the photo police released.