'I was submitting': Man who choked BDSM partner unconscious in shower sentenced but can't be named
The man's name suppression will be argued at a hearing next year.
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Puntura aims for back-to-back wins in Manawatū Challenge Stakes at Trentham.
Highway chokepoints this Christmas season
Holidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ Herald
Tory Whanau discusses her support for Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses her support for the controversial Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale.
'Grave concerns': Lower Hutt man missing for almost a month
Thomas Basire is of slim build and about 180cm tall.
Cancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charity
Duncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity
Bomb threat to daycare, sporting campus over, police find no 'items of note'
Police have now left the scene.
‘I wasn’t being Green’: Tory Whanau admits she has upset her base
The mayor ends the year with her legacy project intact but other plans in tatters.
Why Petone's name will remain unchanged despite proposals
Te Tōangaroa becomes official in Auckland CBD; Petone name change denied.
Trentham dress rehearsal for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
Sharp 'N' Smart kicks off summer campaign at Trentham this Saturday.
'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000
Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.
Editorial: Business resignations another blow for Tory Whanau’s leadership
OPINION: The mayor's special business group had held such potential.
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.
'Character from a horror movie': Man's horrific assault injuries described in court
The victims were enjoying Christmas drinks with workmates before the unprovoked attack.
Pilot died after propeller fell off home-built plane during flight
He had installed a new propeller two hours before the accident.
Proposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown out
The Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.
'This bill kills': Activists disrupt Parliament over fast-track bill
350 Aotearoa decry bill as 'anti-democratic, anti-climate'.
Developer, bar owner resign from Tory Whanau's business advisory group
Wellington's mayor only announced the group of high-flyers in May.
'Oh that's not good': Strong 5.1 earthquake rattles Wellington
The quake struck near Seddon about 5.39pm.
Police launch homicide investigation after Porirua man dies in hospital
Titahi Bay resident Sean Remnant was found at a property with critical injuries.
Analysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferries
Peters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.
Divided stance: Councillors split over opposition to Treaty bill
Wellington council opposes Treaty Principles Bill despite some councillors' objections.
'Mountain' of Christmas gifts for decile one school after kids expected to miss out
The school was hundreds of gifts short after a technical glitch.
'CCTV crucial': Police call for evidence after gang murder
Warnings issued for traffic disruption around Wellington during the funeral procession.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
Boy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witness
The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.
'Armed and dangerous': Suspect wanted in slaying of ex-gang boss
Anyone harbouring or protecting Wipuhara Kapene could be prosecuted.
Watch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viral
Cassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".
Boy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months ago
A Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.
'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt park
The child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.
Quake with their coffee: Wellingtonians get a shaky wake-up
The quake at 6.32am was centred near Lower Hutt.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Government all at sea on faltering ferry spend
OPINION: This isn’t doing much for National's attempts to look like better money managers.
'Queer House': NZ's most rainbow-friendly neighbourhood revealed
Last year's Census was the first time Kiwis were asked about their sexual orientation.