Pair's lucky escape from Whenuapai crash
Two people rescued from waist deep water after car plunges into harbour and flips.
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Teen dies in boot after police pursuit ends in crash
The teenager was one of six people crammed into the stolen car.
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Reserve Bank building to reopen
Reserve Bank building in Wellington to reopen next week following asbestos discovery.
Flight turned around after passenger suffers suspected heart attack
The passenger was met by ambulance staff after it returned to Wellington.
Moderate quake shakes lower North Island
A magnitude 4.3 quake rocked the lower North Island this morning.
Wellington mayor welcomes Budget
Mayor Justin Lester said the Budget would help council achieve its own housing goals.
Air testing at Reserve Bank after asbestos find
Three levels of the building have been tested and were found to be clear.
Council votes to restore iconic grandstand
The 94-year-old structure will be strengthened instead of demolished.
Entertainer in court keeps name secret
The entertainer is allowed to keep his identity secret for now.
Dame Annette King receives New Year Honours
Dame Annette was recognised in an all-female ceremony in Wellington today.
Bumbling pom poms to roam capital's waterfront
The pom pom costumes are made from yarn, fabric, and UV LED strips.
Wellington teacher deregistered over domestic offences
Tribunal let man off twice but says third time showed risk of reoffending.
Asbestos found in Reserve Bank building
The building in Wellington has been closed and staff sent home after the find.
20-tonne sculpture unveiled in Lower Hutt
Lightwing is designed to resemble different aspects of Lower Hutt.
Miscarriage of justice: Diplomat's $20k dispute to be reheard
EU earlier refused to waive immunity in case of diplomat who owes former landlord $20k.
Rachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails again
COMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.
Auckland hapū go to court over land deal
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei say the properties are within their heartlands.
Who is winning in the reality TV stakes?
There can be only one winner as flagship reality shows go head to head on Sundays.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Woman convicted and fined over importing euthanasia drug
Euthanasia advocate Susan Austen was sentenced this morning in Wellington.
Homicide inquiry: 'It was pretty heart-wrenching'
Police launch homicide inquiry after man found unconscious lying in street dies
Nurse fined and stripped of title after indecent assault of colleague
Incident followed man being charged with two counts of indecent assault against colleague.
Police training bungle a 'nightmare' ticket for bus driver
Police training bungle caused "absolute nightmare" for innocent Wellington bus driver.
$7.6m spend to repair Basin Reserve grandstand
The future of the historic Museum Stand at the Basin Reserve is to be announced.
Leniency for third-strike offender
Daniel Clinton Fitzgerald has two previous offences under the three strikes law.
Tamihere: I've had enough of faceless bureaucrats
John Tamihere reckons we don't get value for our money from our top public servants.
Foreign students campaign to stop exploitation
International students say many are working for below minimum wage with no rights.
NZ's worst drivers: Area with the most traffic offences
North Auckland drivers had the highest number of traffic offences in the country.
Shaken twins: 'No surprise' charges dropped
Judge knows from experience the case cannot continue to court, says law professor.
How an Auckland woman lost half her body weight
At 138kg, Vaha Mafi knew she had to lose weight.
'Severe shaking': Babies brain damaged, parents walk free
The parents were let off charges of failing to provide proper care.