Wellington ballerina accepted into the Paris Opera Junior Ballet
19-year-old Wellington ballerina India Shackel speaks about being accepted into the prestigious Paris Opera Junior Ballet. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Prison guard smuggled contraband to inmate for $3700 cash
The former Corrections officer has been sentenced to home detention.
Government to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - union
Public Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.
Hospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks
'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'
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Ryman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag'
'The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."
KiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under way
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Man who strangled vulnerable woman was on release conditions from prison
The woman was strangled so hard she saw black spots and later had teeth knocked loose.
Wellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for life
Doctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.
Carbon dioxide levels reach another new record in Wellington
Wellington is showing some of the highest levels of CO2 recorded in New Zealand.
'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister says
The minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.
Arena Williams: Why Cook Strait ferries must remain publicly-owned
OPINION: The Govt needs to make the right decision for NZ’s long-term interests.
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
Teacher at prestigious NZ school banned after asking student for sex in 1980s
Scots College: It took 'a tremendous amount of courage' for a former student to speak up.
Minister accepts health system in crisis amid rural hospital staff shortages
Two small hospitals are reportedly using teleheath to service overnight patients.
'Struck down so quickly': Mum-of-two dies, husband in ICU with 'flu-like' illness
A friend said the pair were 'fit and healthy' and the tragedy has shocked everyone.
'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried
Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.
One dead, one injured after being hit by car in garage
One person was critically injured and died a short time later.
Ngāti Raukawa’s message to Waitangi Tribunal: We did not cede sovereignty
Hearings wrap up in Wellington.
Police clamp down on illegal street racing; five cars seized
Last night saw an increased presence of illegal street racers in Hutt Valley and Porirua.
Main street meltdown: How NZ’s high streets are changing
We take a walk down some of New Zealand's high streets.
'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judge
More than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.
The business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toys
Kiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.
The signs I missed as my asthma turned deadly – Melissa Nightingale
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Why your next rates bill will make you angry: Shane Te Pou
OPINION: A dark cloud hangs over local government. Kiwis are about to feel the reality.
Editorial: Revival of NZ’s urban centres hinges on innovation and diversity
Main street transformations are not unique to New Zealand.
Food fight! Burger booted from culinary comp after embassy complaint
The burger features a line of white powder sprinkled on top and rolled bank bill.
'Potentially devastating': Baltimore cargo ship disaster highlights Cook Strait risk
Maritime watchdog says ocean-going emergency response capability is vital.
Wellington musician convicted of rape can now be named
Martin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.
Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.
Dysfunctional culture: Wellington Water's $51m mistake slated in report
Wellington Water staff took four months to inform councils of a budgeting error.
Hot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trains
One time, the air conditioning broke and passengers were handed ice blocks to keep cool.