Dazed morepork found outside cafe
It is not usual for ruru to sit on the ground in public and allow people to approach.
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Debut for first Māori winemakers collective
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Thermal upgrades making healthier state homes
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'I can do anything if I put my mind to it'
Jazmine Kupenga thought she was going nowhere until she joined a training programme.
Local Focus: Māori chef challenging locals to forage for food
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Rescuers, public and police honoured for selfless actions in bravery awards
Governor-General presents Royal Humane Society of NZ Silver Medals to 10 recipients.
$3.1 billion: House sellers still cashing in
House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.
Wellington weather too good for plane test
It's not unusual for Wellington's weather to be difficult, but not in this way.
More accolades: Wellington named most creative city in NZ
Wellington has been named the most creative city in New Zealand.
Dame Winnie Laban honoured for Pasifika work
It has been Laban's life's work to advocate for Pacific people, particularly women.
Auckland v Wellington: Battle rages on as Auckland hits back
Auckland has been lauded for its world-class events at a global sporting awards.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.
Steve Gurney on depression: Fake it 'til you make it
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Wellington homes are too cold, study confirms
Wellington social housing residents are at risk of more health issues due to temperature.
SPCA 'desperate' for foster parents
SPCA covers all the animal's costs while it is being fostered.
Wellington tourism pokes fun at Auckland
Wellington spares no expense letting Auckland know capital is world's most liveable city.
Woman makes plans to prostitute 10yo granddaughter
The pair argue they wouldn't have followed through with the deal, and it was only fantasy.
Fifty train carriages headed to the dump
The inner walls of the carriages contain asbestos, so they must be buried.
Trains disrupted by person on guard rail
The person has been brought down from the bridge and is in police custody.
Kiwi airlifted from US desert awaits surgery
Claire Nelson has been cheerfully sharing photos and GIFs on social media.
'This is the end': Kiwi hiker's incredible three-day desert survival
'"It was hard because the heat is enough to kill you," injured hiker said of ordeal.
Lost in the desert: 'Nobody knows where I am'
Claire Nelson lay in the sun for three or four days with a broken pelvis, unable to move.
More chilly, wet weather to come
Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.
A pillar of the community exposed
A councillor found himself in court getting his penis measured with a wooden ruler.
Steven Adams spotted in Wellington, looking Kiwi as, bro
The big man is back in New Zealand and apparently still humble despite the big paycheck.
Board game convention expected to draw hundreds
Hundreds of people can come to the convention to try out new games.
Bastion Point and the tragedy that nearly ended the protest
Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.
Police nab burglars in the act
Members of the Wellington public aided police in tracking down the three teenagers.
Māori support for sex abuse victims pitched to council
Māori women need a specific sexual violence support service, a community group says.
Boy kicks would-be abductor in shins
A man with lollies tried to grab a child near Karori.
Defiant Kāpiti councillor vows to 'carry on' in position
David Scott says he will not stand down despite being found guilty of indecent assault.
'Arts District' will be place to visit in capital
A Wellington "Arts District" will be a destination in its own right, say business owners.
Empty mortar shells found at Courier Post depot
The road was closed while police worked to find out what the item of concern was.
Councillor's penis measured as part of indecent assault trial
Object that pressed into her was 'four or five inches long', says complainant.