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One critical after car and bus crash
One person has been flown to hospital following the crash.
Seabed mining decision due within 6 months
Packed court room for seabed mining appeal hearing in Wellington, with many arguments.
Push to get young offenders back to school
Youth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.
Wandering cat Mittens a Wellington personality
Wellington people are often found asking "whose cat is this?"
What was this doctor thinking? 'Lesbianism' diagnosis bewilders woman
Charlotte said she is not bothered by the "diagnosis", but others might be.
'Outrageous and disgraceful' lawyer struck off
Ian Hay, a lawyer of 32 years, failed to repay a $200,000 loan to a client.
Unconsented worm farm to be gone by Friday
Martin Wilson wants council to start looking at its waste management plans.
New CPR app can turn bystanders into lifesavers
Smartphone app alerts nearby CPR-trained people to a cardiac arrest.
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
Iron sand mining a threat to marine mammals, court hears
Court hears evidence of threat to whales and dolphins from iron sand mining.
Shoppers ignorant of risks posed by chicken
Retailers should be doing more to highlight risks posed by fresh chicken say researchers.
Congestion in Wellington after rush-hour breakdown
Traffic is congested in Wellington thanks to an earlier breakdown.
WWI ambulance driver passed on 'female empowerment'
Pitts-Taylor's determination to help in the war has empowered her female ancestors.
Wellington film production thriving, stats say
Wellington is thriving in the big screen film production sector, latest stats show.
Survivor returns from Wahine 50th anniversary: 'It was special seeing the faces again'
Stuart Corson had little contact with other survivors until he went to the memorial.
$1.2m and nothing to show for it, report says
Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.
Karla Cardno's stepfather: 'My phone hasn't stopped ringing'
Mark Middleton says he's received calls of support from all around the world.
Creative tactic to get residents engaged
Wellington City Council is trying new ways to get people engaged in its 10-year plan.
When Urzila met Cher
More fodder for Urzila Carlson's new NZ International Comedy Festival show after meeting.
Rain, rain go away: More wet weather coming
More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.
The Big Read: Mums behind bars trying to raise babies
A project to help mums in prison reconnect with their children is growing steadily.
Air ambulance's secret sideline carrying celebrities
Air Wanganui flies celebrities around NZ as well as providing a vital health service.
More wild weather to come: Thunderstorms and heavy downpours
Auckland's wet and wild weather isn't over yet.
Rise in STI cases prompts health call
The STI can cause serious health problems if left untreated.
Family in disbelief after driveway death
Maria Singh, 22, was helping push-start a car when she became trapped underneath.
Possible insanity defence for accused shooter
Dylan Nuku deemed fit to stand trial, but his lawyer is looking into an insanity defence.
Alleged parking warden attacker in court
The 39-year-old appeared before a registrar in Wellington this morning.
Banksy print fetches more than $79,000
The artwork is one of an edition 600 of "Girl with Balloon".
World first exhibit brings Gallipoli struggle to life
The sights, sounds, and even smells of trench warfare have been recreated.
Wellington office building evacuated by engineers
Boss of company based in building says evacuation order no surprise: 'this is Wellington'.
Officers to receive medals for Hutt River rescue
The man was fleeing police when he jumped into the flooded river and got into trouble.
Parking wardens to get body cameras
The announcement comes less than a week after an assault on a Wellington parking warden.
Comedians struggling to see funny side after tree falls on roof
The group of five were made homeless during the storm on Tuesday.